Bakery Clerk evenings part-time

Hy-Vee•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Baker prepares and bakes bakery products for store displays and customer orders. The role includes planning daily production, preparing, proofing, baking, and frying products, and maintaining product freshness and quality. The Baker also supports customer service, helps direct bakery clerks, maintains department standards and safety, and assists with ordering, scheduling, merchandising, and other bakery operations.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions with varied factors and limited standardization.
Ability to use math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to lead and guide bakery clerks and maintain department standards.
Clear communication with customers and coworkers and a positive contribution to the team.
Ability to handle confidential information, including sales, with discretion.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Department training is helpful.
Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and provide helpful service throughout the store.
Review daily orders and plan production timelines, prioritizing special and future orders.
Prepare, bake, and fry department products; proof items and pull products from the freezer or cooler as needed.
Check freshness and stale dates, and anticipate product needs for current and following days.
Inspect incoming products for quality and quantity, including identifying mispicks.
Invoice and put away products as instructed by the Department Manager.
Check signage and labels for ad items and identify potential safety issues in the department.
Understand bakery equipment use and maintenance needs and follow up on potential issues.
Guide bakery clerks and provide direction.
Review and re-merchandise products on shelves and remove or recycle outdated products.
Order supplies and merchandise items as directed by the Bakery Manager.
Write the department schedule and ensure coverage in the Bakery Manager's absence.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
Answer customer calls promptly and helpfully, including taking product orders.
Follow dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.