Bakery Clerks

Balls Food Stores; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores seeks a friendly Bakery Clerk to join Hen House’s bakery team. You will help create a welcoming experience for guests by packaging pastries, assisting with selections, and keeping displays full, clean, and appealing.

Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, stocking, baking items as scheduled, maintaining sanitation, and assisting guests with selections and allergen information. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards preferred.
• Experience with baking or kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, slicers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and maintain department standards and daily tasks.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products while keeping freshness and safety.
• Prepare and bake items according to production schedules and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in line with sanitation guidelines.
• Assist guests with product selection, allergen information, and special orders.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products using FIFO methods to minimize waste.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented Bakery Clerk who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering fresh, high-quality products. In this role, you'll help create a welcoming bakery experience for our guests-whether you're packaging fresh pastries, assisting with selections, or ensuring displays are full, clean, and visually appealing.

At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment and enjoy making someone's day a little sweeter, you'll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support exceptional guest hospitality by providing friendly service, maintaining product presentation and department standards, and completing daily tasks that contribute to efficient store operations and sales growth
• Deliver friendly, helpful, and respectful service to ensure a positive shopping experience and encourage repeat business
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products while maintaining quality, freshness, and food safety standards
• Prepare and bake items such as but not limited to donuts, pastries, and cookies according to production schedules and standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in alignment with sanitation and food safety guidelines
• Assist guests with product selection, recommendations, allergen information, and special orders
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products using FIFO methods to minimize waste and maintain presentation
• Operate POS systems, scales, and related equipment accurately to support efficient transactions
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs, shortages, or quality concerns
• Collaborate with teammates across departments to support store operations and a positive team environment
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and expectations, including participation in trainings and ongoing development
• Remain productive during slower periods by cleaning, restocking, or supporting other areas of the store

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: Experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments
• Preferred: Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (certification a plus)
• Preferred: Experience with food preparation, baking, or kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, slicers)