Seasonal Bakery Associate - Shoreview

Kowalski's Markets; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Scholarship opportunities

401k plan

Job summary

Kowalski's Markets is seeking a bakery associate for the Shoreview market, seasonal from November to early January. No experience required; extensive in-person training is provided to safely handle food and deliver great customer service.

The role emphasizes fast-paced multitasking, time management, and positive interactions with customers and colleagues while maintaining health and safety standards in the bakery department.

Qualifications

• Availability to be scheduled up to 30 hours/week year-round.
• Must be available weekends.
• Must have holiday availability.
• Ability to interact positively with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a friendly, energetic manner.
• Maintain bakery product freshness and rotate stock.
• Follow health codes for safe food handling and sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bakery area.
• Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Independent work

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Shoreview Market & Wine Shop - Shoreview, MN 55126, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $13.25 - $21.50 Hourly, Please Note: Pay Rate is Based On Experience

Seasonal Position:

November - Early January

Kowalski 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-round
• Variety 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 weekends
• Must have holiday availability
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing and handling food
• Adherence to health codes and sanitation standards
• Interest in product knowledge
• Understand that you have the power to impact a customers or coworkers day in a positive way

Benefits:

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities
• 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local 1189 Union, which provides:

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Scholarship opportunities
• And more!