Bakery Sales Associate — Fresh, Friendly Service

Hannaford; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking a Bakery Associate at our South Barre, VT location. This role involves learning the bakery operations, preparing and baking items, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You'll develop product knowledge across bakery items, follow safety and sanitation standards, and collaborate with team members to ensure a clean, organized department and positive shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures.
• Maintain a neat and well-groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with personal appearance policy.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned and certified.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Work within our company's management planning guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of Bakery Department (rolls, desserts, cakes, muffins, bagels, coffees, platters, etc.).
• Observe and maintain company's sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepare, proof, and bake product as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Learning ability

Age requirement

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking a Bakery Associate at our South Barre, VT location. This role involves learning the bakery operations, preparing and baking items, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You'll develop product knowledge across bakery items, follow safety and sanitation standards, and collaborate with team members to ensure a clean, organized department and positive shopping experience for customers.