Bakery Clerks

Balls Food Stores; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk in Leawood, Kansas to enhance guest experiences with fresh pastries and delightful service. You’ll help package and present bakery items, assist guests with selections, and ensure displays are clean and attractive.

Responsibilities include baking items per schedules, maintaining sanitation, stocking inventory, and operating POS systems while collaborating with teammates for smooth store operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: grocery, retail, or food service experience.
• Preferred: knowledge of food safety (certification a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and maintain department standards.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products.
• Prepare and bake items per schedules and standards.
• Keep work areas clean and adhere to sanitation guidelines.
• Assist guests with product selection and allergen information.
• Stock and rotate products using FIFO and monitor inventory needs.
• Operate POS systems and related equipment accurately.
• Collaborate with teammates to support store operations.
• Follow company policies and participate in trainings.
• Remain productive during slow periods by restocking or supporting other areas.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

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)