Seasonal Bakery Associate - Shoreview

Kowalski; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Vacation and holiday pay

401k plan

Employee appreciation luncheons

Job summary

Kowalski’s Minnesota is seeking a friendly Bakery Associate to join our team in Shoreview for a seasonal position November through early January. You’ll learn hands-on bakery operations, handle food with care, and deliver courteous service with a focus on freshness and safety.

Responsibilities include time-prioritization, restocking, and maintaining clean, organized displays while engaging customers in a helpful way. Training is provided, and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• No experience is required; thorough in-person training provided.
• Availability to work up to 30 hours per week year-round.
• Must be available on weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic, helpful manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery selections.
• Fill and rotate bakery items and maintain freshness.
• Keep the area clean and follow health codes.
• Provide friendly, proactive customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Food handling

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Please Note: Pay Rate is Based on ExperienceSeasonal Position: November - Early JanuaryKowalski Companies is a family-owned business. We use a civic business model that ensures sustainability and promotes building right relationships with customers and employees. Being a part of the Kowalski’s team means you are a part of a company that is dedicated to exceptional customer service, quality foods, and promotes local and family-owned businesses.Being a Bakery associate at Kowalski’s offers the entry-level opportunity to learn the intricacies of a grocers’ bakery including time-prioritization, professional food handling that meets health code standards, and courteous customer service. Our bakery is focused on preparing both delicate and savory baked goods that allows our customers to have plenty of options to choose from.Bakery associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Food handlers in our bakery will also follow strict health and safety guidelines to meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can manage their time effectively and independently, fill and rotate products, maintain cleanliness standards, and provide excellent customer service.No experience is required! Kowalski’s provides extensive, in-person, hands-on training that thoroughly educates new employees on how to perform their jobs safely, quickly, and efficiently.Requirements:Availability to be scheduled up to 30 hours/week year-roundVariety of shifts available: 7am - 3 pm, 9 am - 5 pm, 10 am - 6 pm, 12 pm - 8 pm, 1 pm - 8 pm, etc.Must be available weekendsMust have holiday availabilityEnsure quality and safety of foodComfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful mannerStrong attention to detail with the ability to multitaskAbility to work independentlyInterest in preparing and handling foodAdherence to health codes and sanitation standardsInterest in product knowledgeUnderstand that you have the power to impact a customers or coworkers day in a positive wayBenefits:20% discountWeekly payVacation and holiday payAnnual company picnicHoliday partiesEmployee appreciation luncheonsScholarship opportunities401k planThis position is part of the UFCW local 1189 Union, which provides:Guaranteed raisesAncillary benefitsEmployee assistance programsScholarship opportunitiesAnd more!