Bakery Clerk

 

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. Also, 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.Â

 

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 (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.Â

 

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.

• 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.

• Pack out product into display cases.

• 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.

• Receive deliveries.

• Assist in other departments when instructed.

• Work overtime as needed by the demands of the business.

• 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