Bakery Clerks

Balls Foods; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Balls Foods is looking for a friendly Bakery Clerk to join their team in Prairie Village, Kansas. In this position, you will support customer service in the bakery department by packaging and maintaining high-quality products, while ensuring a positive shopping experience.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work a flexible schedule. Previous retail or food service experience is preferred. Join us for a rewarding role at a locally owned company with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service while maintaining product presentation and department standards.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products while adhering to food safety standards.
• Collaborate with teammates across departments to enhance store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Baking equipment

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
• 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)