Bakery / Deli Clerk

Pick 'n Save; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their bakery team. This role focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintaining a clean, safe environment. You will assist in reaching sales goals, prepare fresh products, and engage with customers to ensure their needs are met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and customer satisfaction, and help make every visit memorable.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the bakery department.
• Monitor inventory and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Stress Management

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a current food handler's permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products they ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise adequately.
• Check product quality for freshness, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products upon request.
• Stay updated with current, seasonal, and promotional advertisements.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions, offering suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by following procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Display a positive attitude and practice preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks.
• Report illegal activities, including theft or fraud.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.