Bakery Associate (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.•Village of Wappingers Falls, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams prioritizes creating a warm and welcoming environment for both customers and team members, emphasizing genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. The company expects employees to provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers personally, serving them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always prioritizing customer needs. A collaborative and supportive atmosphere is fostered where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as customers, reflecting a commitment to service excellence. The Bakery Associate role specifically involves delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the quality, freshness, and presentation of baked goods, and supporting daily bakery operations with care, attention to detail, and cleanliness.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
Communicate with others to exchange information
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
Access to coolers and freezers within the Bakery.
Access to garbage and cardboard compactor/crusher.
Move and work quickly and productively with other coworkers.
Follow all department safety policy and procedures.
Knowledge or willingness to learn all bakery goods being sold to better assist customers.
Willingness to learn and demonstrate Adams’ culture and values
Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, helpful service while asking questions or taking orders to all customers in person and over the phone
Greet and thank customers to create a welcoming shopping experience
Assist with packaging and displaying fresh baked goods, ensuring quality and presentation
Stay informed about bakery products, pricing, and current promotions
Rotate and stock products to maintain freshness and keep displays full and organized
Help with basic baking tasks like setting up cookies, muffins, or making donuts
Maintain cleanliness of all bakery areas, including dishes, equipment, and display cases
Support bakers and decorators as needed, including receiving deliveries and preparing items for sale
If assigned; write on cakes, finish cakes and donuts for display.
If assigned; make apple cider donuts.
Assist Bakers/Decorators/Porter as needed throughout your shift