Bakery Sales Associate

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Wyomissing, PA is seeking a friendly Bakery Associate to join our team. You will keep the bakery department stocked and appealing, greet customers, and help with questions, orders and displays. No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Training on recipes, safety, sanitation and PPE will be provided to support your growth with Weis. Join a team focused on respect, growth and community service, with opportunities to contribute to quality products

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or in progress.
• Ability to greet customers and assist with questions.
• Shows basic safety, sanitation and teamwork awareness.

Responsibilities

• Keeps bakery department stocked and appealing to customers.
• Greets customers, makes suggestions, and answers product questions.
• Assists with special orders, displays and cake writing as needed.
• Ensures merchandise is fresh, properly priced and tagged.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in the bakery area.
• Assists with receiving deliveries and production of baked goods.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS! Location Address: 2759 Paper Mill Road

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
• Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products.
• Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Takes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude.
• Determines what the customer is looking for in terms of size, flavor, and appearance.
• Sets up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days.
• Sets bakery cases and builds displays as needed.
• May also be required to write on cakes.
• Ensures that merchandise is fresh, in saleable condition and properly priced with the correct signage.
• Handles spoiled and damaged product, or product that is close to expiration, according to company procedures and standards.
• Removes product that is not saleable to ensure quality.
• May assist with the production of breads, pastries and other baked goods to sell.
• Adheres to use of production logs and company approved recipes.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
• Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
• Disposes of trash properly.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained –training provided).
• May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided.
• Assists in minimizing shrink and controlling damages.
• Reports shortages or overages to manager.
• Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors.
• Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
• Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
• May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• No prior experience required.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!