Bakery Clerks

Balls Food Stores; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SunFresh is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to create a welcoming bakery experience for guests. You’ll package pastries, assist selections, and keep displays full, clean, and visually appealing.

In this fast-paced, team-oriented role, you’ll bake items as needed, maintain food safety standards, help guests with product choices and allergen information, and support store operations with a positive attitude. Previous grocery or bakery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (certification a plus).
• Experience with baking or kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, slicers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and maintain bakery displays.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products with quality and safety in mind.
• Prepare and bake items such as donuts, pastries, and cookies.
• Operate POS systems and assist guests with purchases.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following sanitation guidelines.
• Assist guests with product selection and allergen information.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Bakery experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food safety certification (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Scales

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 SunFresh, 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)