Fresh Grocer - Bakery Clerk

Ocean State Job Lot; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresh Grocer in the PA/NJ Tri-State area is seeking a Bakery Associate to support the Bakery Manager with daily operations, pricing, stocking and merchandising. You will help maintain a neat, clean, visually appealing department and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, stocking shelves, greeting customers, handling products with care, following sanitation guidelines, and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand English.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products and spices.
• Maintain sanitation and QA standards.
• Customer friendly interpersonal skills.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must adhere to all schedules and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Rotate product to ensure freshness.
• Ensure accurate signage for the department.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy.
• Follow QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery Department weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Stand at workstation for duration of scheduled shift and work overtime as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Physical stamina

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

The Fresh Grocer is a supermarket chain specializing in providing high-quality perishables in urban and suburban environments with stores operating in the (PA & NJ) Tri‑State area. The Fresh Grocer is committed to understanding the needs, tastes, and traditions of the communities in which their stores are located, and makes it a priority to offer an assortment of products and services to meet those various needs. The Fresh Grocer is also committed to improving food access and to promoting the health and wellness of its customers, associates, and communities.

Job Summary:

To deliver a great customer experience while assisting the Bakery Manager in the daily operation of the department, including pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Bakery Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to maintain department sanitation and QA standards (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment).
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Maintain and properly use all department equipment as required.
• Rotate product to ensure freshness.
• Ensure accurate signage for the department.
• Prepare trays to Company’s and customer’s satisfaction.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Bakery operation.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Placing reclamation in its proper location.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights 50 lbs.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Assist in other departments when instructed.
• Work overtime as needed by the demands of the business.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Bakery operations.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance all Fresh Grocer Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

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