Bakery Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Akron, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk proofs and bakes unfinished bakery goods according to product handling information, using ovens and other equipment. The role unpacks bakery goods from the freezer, uses production charts to guide preparation and display quantities, packages freshly baked items, decorates special orders or case products, and prepares products for the next business day. The clerk also answers questions, recommends bakery items, takes special orders, receives and stores bakery shipments, and ensures products are fresh, accurately priced, and handled according to food safety and company quality standards.

The position involves cleaning and sanitizing bakery equipment, fixtures, and food surfaces; operating equipment safely; following club policies and procedures; and helping in other departments as needed. Team members are expected to provide friendly member service, work collaboratively, maintain a safe and positive environment, and support daily club standards. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a bakery or customer service-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of bakery products.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions, recommend bakery items, respond to member calls, and take special orders.
• Proof and bake unfinished bakery goods according to product handling information using ovens and other equipment.
• Use bakery production charts to guide production and display quantities.
• Gather products to be prepared for the next business day.
• Package freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, cakes, and other items.
• Unpack bakery goods from the freezer and display appropriate amounts.
• Decorate special-order or case products.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, and store bakery products and shipments according to food safety, freshness, and handling procedures.
• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.
• Generate labels and price tickets, perform price checks as needed, and ensure items are accurately priced.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment, display fixtures, and food surfaces, including ovens, utensils, refrigerated cases, display racks, and tables.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment safely and according to procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
• Deliver service excellence, address or escalate member concerns, and help maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily club standards and business goals.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary BJ’s Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for eligible team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed