Bakery Sales Specialist - Fresh, Local & Customer-Driven

Hannaford; Sherwood Park (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in East Greenbush, NY is seeking a Bakery Associate to assist in daily bakery operations, stock displays, and maintain product knowledge across rolls, desserts, cakes and coffee offerings. You will follow safety and sanitation standards, interact with customers to provide friendly service, and support training of associates as needed.

Ongoing tasks include preparation, proofing and baking as assigned, rotation of products, and keeping the work area clean.

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.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned and certified.
• 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.
• 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
• Observe and maintain company's sanitation and food safety standards.
• Package and display products according to standard practice and our automated production program, taking customer demands into consideration
• Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
• Perform assigned tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparation of products or setting up displays, etc.
• Process merchandise properly, paying special attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
• Wash, clean, and sanitize equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
• May be required to frost, base ice, and decorate all varieties of cakes. Personalize when necessary.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Effective communication, customer

Interpersonal skills

Learn multiple tasks

Minimum age requirement

Job description

Hannaford in East Greenbush, NY is seeking a Bakery Associate to assist in daily bakery operations, stock displays, and maintain product knowledge across rolls, desserts, cakes and coffee offerings. You will follow safety and sanitation standards, interact with customers to provide friendly service, and support training of associates as needed.

Ongoing tasks include preparation, proofing and baking as assigned, rotation of products, and keeping the work area clean.