Bakery Sales & Customer Service Specialist

Hannaford; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Bakery Associate to support bakery operations, learn product lines, and maintain sanitation standards. You will prepare, proof, and bake products, assist customers, and help with displays and inventory in a team environment.

The role emphasizes safety, personal appearance, and compliance with policies while delivering friendly, effective customer service in a busy store setting.

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.

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.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Bakery Associate to support bakery operations, learn product lines, and maintain sanitation standards. You will prepare, proof, and bake products, assist customers, and help with displays and inventory in a team environment.

The role emphasizes safety, personal appearance, and compliance with policies while delivering friendly, effective customer service in a busy store setting.