Bakery Guest Experience Associate

Balls Foods; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to help create a welcoming bakery experience for guests. You will package pastries, assist with selections, and ensure displays are full, clean, and visually appealing.

Join a team focused on quality, guest hospitality, and food safety. Responsibilities include helping guests with product choices and allergens, labeling and stocking bakery items, operating POS systems, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (certification a plus).
• Experience with food preparation, baking, or kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, slicers).

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Balls Foods in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to help create a welcoming bakery experience for guests. You will package pastries, assist with selections, and ensure displays are full, clean, and visually appealing.

Join a team focused on quality, guest hospitality, and food safety. Responsibilities include helping guests with product choices and allergens, labeling and stocking bakery items, operating POS systems, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.