Bakery Clerk, Retail Bakery & Customer Service
Overview
You will scale, mix, and bake bakery goods while maintaining inventory and department cleanliness in a high-volume retail environment. You will operate commercial ovens, mixers, and proof boxes and package products per Food Handlers Certification standards. Join a team-oriented store with employee ownership and growth opportunities. This role stands out for its fast pace and direct customer interaction.
What You'll Do10
- 1Scale and mix ingredients to bake breads, rolls, and croissants, operating mixers and proof boxes.
- 2Operate commercial ovens at up to 465 degrees to bake products to spec.
- 3Ice and decorate cakes using airbrush and piping tools, handling up to 50 cakes per shift.
- 4Package and label products with DIGI printer and scan gun following code dating and legal regulations.
- 5Display products on shelves using FIFO rotation and maintain clean, safe, sanitary work areas.
- 6Take customer orders in person and by phone, including special cake requests, and personalize cakes with written messages.
- 7Engage in suggestive selling and assist customers with product inquiries.
- 8Track inventory levels and complete production sheets to ensure product availability.
- 9Clean equipment and work areas using pressure hose and floor scrubber.
- 10Open and close bakery following company procedures.
Requirements10
- 118+ years old and Food Handlers Certification per state laws.
- 2Ability to lift 50 lbs chest high and push/pull 100 lb racks of product.
- 31+ year experience in bakery production or related field.
- 4Operate mixers, ovens, proof boxes, bread sheeter, and donut filler unit.
- 5Read recipes and production guides, perform basic math for weights and measures.
- 6Stand, walk, and move rapidly for extended periods; bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
- 7Communicate effectively with customers and work in a team-oriented environment.
- 8Follow safety and sanitation procedures and wear PPE (hats, hairnets, gloves).
- 9Handle cleaning chemicals and food products safely.
- 10Work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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$35k per year
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