Bakery & Coffee Team Member

Zupan's Markets; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team in providing top-notch customer service in a vibrant bakery environment. This role involves serving high-quality baked goods and espresso beverages while ensuring that all products meet strict quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, have a passion for food, and possess excellent communication skills. If you are a team player who enjoys engaging with customers and has a desire to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Must have valid Oregon Food Handler card and retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain food quality standards.
• Fill bakery cases and make espresso beverages as ordered.
• Keep department supplies filled and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Food Handling

Fast-paced Work

Education

Oregon Food Handler Card

Job description

Provides excellent customer service while serving and selling the highest quality baked goods and coffee/espresso beverages.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Give every customer immediate and undivided attention; provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet all company standards.
• Fill bakery cases with product received from local bakeries.
• Make espresso beverages for customers as ordered.
• Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage for all products.
• Keep department supplies filled and maintained.
• Order product from vendors when appropriate.
• Keep all cases, floors, and shelves clean.
• Sample department products to customers.
• Be aware of new products and their placement.
• Properly package and wrap products for retail sale.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Help cross-merchandise product with other departments.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well within a team.
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with customers and other associates.
• Must have valid Oregon Food Handler card.
• Successful experience working in a retail environment.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the job.
• Must have a passion for food and people.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency.
• Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
• Position requires regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Demands:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Proper use of a box cutter, knives, and other department devices.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.
• May walk and work on uneven surfaces.
• Requires reaching above and below shoulder height.
• Some exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals.
• May need to use a ladder or stool to reach product or supplies.
• Exposure to continuous background and occasional noise.
• Walking surfaces are sometimes slick.
• Repetitive stretching and lifting required.
• Any item over 40 pounds requires a team lift.