Bakery Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Batavia, NY

7d • $17 - $21

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 frozen bakery goods, prepares production for the next business day, and displays appropriate quantities based on bakery production charts. The clerk packages and decorates bakery products, responds to member questions and calls, and takes special orders.

The position includes receiving, inspecting, rotating, and storing bakery products and shipments; maintaining product freshness and quality; checking dates; preparing labels and price tickets; and following food-safety, product-handling, cleaning, and safety procedures. The Bakery Clerk also supports club policies and standards, provides member service, may work in other departments as needed, and must maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially moving heavier or awkward objects with assistance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about bakery items, make recommendations, answer 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, and gather products for the next business day.
• Package freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, cakes, and other items as needed.
• Unpack frozen bakery goods and display appropriate quantities based on production chart recommendations.
• Decorate special-order or case products.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, and store bakery products and shipments according to food-safety, freshness, and product-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• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.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 when necessary, and ensure items are accurately priced.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment, display fixtures, and food surfaces, including ovens, utensils, refrigerated cases, racks, and tables.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment using safe work methods and established procedures.
• Maintain club policies, procedures, cleaning standards, and safety standards.
• Support member service and club standards, work collaboratively, and address or escalate member concerns as appropriate.
• Perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

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