Bakery Associate

6f977557-f6eb-4f25-922c-96f9b3a3ee19•Mentor, OH

12h•$15 - $21

About The Position

The Bakery Associate supports daily operations in the Bakery Department, prioritizing work according to business needs and developing knowledge of the department. The role includes ordering, stocking, rotating, merchandising, scanning and recording shrink, and maintaining food-handling and temperature standards. Associates follow company policies and safety standards, work collaboratively and independently as needed, and attend required meetings and training. Heinen’s emphasizes its Diamond Difference Standards: maintaining a professional appearance; acknowledging and engaging customers; continually evaluating quality, cleanliness, stock levels, signage, and serviceability; and recognizing teammates’ work. The position may involve repetitive work while standing, lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds, occasional exposure to hot or cold conditions, additional hours when business needs require, and a non-traditional schedule that includes weekends and evenings.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comply with company policies and standards.
Sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Production-driven and able to work continuously on repetitive tasks while standing.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work the hours required to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time.
Willingness to work a non-traditional five-day schedule that includes Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
Ability to work with occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions.

Responsibilities

Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
Acquire and share knowledge of the Bakery Department.
Write orders using effective pars and planning.
Work as part of a team to complete daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
Monitor and maintain food-handling and temperature standards.
Comply with personal and food safety standards.
Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards, including maintaining a professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, evaluating store conditions, and thanking teammates.

Benefits

Company-sponsored 401(k) plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with a 5% company match.
Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
Commuter benefits.
Company-provided dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
Paid time off, including paid sick time.
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible schedules and biweekly scheduling.
Closed on seven major holidays.
Professional development, growth opportunities, and leadership development for all associates.
Associate assistance program.
Family, parental, and personal leave options.
20% discount on Heinen’s products.