Bakery Sales & Customer Experience Associate

Weis Markets, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets, Inc. in East Stroudsburg, PA is seeking a Bakery Associate to keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing while greeting customers and answering questions about products.

You will help resolve concerns with a friendly attitude and participate in setting up displays and special-order tables. The role includes ensuring merchandise is fresh and properly priced, following company procedures for damaged items, and assisting with production of breads and pastries when needed.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Weis Markets, Inc. in East Stroudsburg, PA is seeking a Bakery Associate to keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing while greeting customers and answering questions about products.

You will help resolve concerns with a friendly attitude and participate in setting up displays and special-order tables. The role includes ensuring merchandise is fresh and properly priced, following company procedures for damaged items, and assisting with production of breads and pastries when needed.