Bakery Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Portage, IN

5d • 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 uses bakery production charts to guide production and display quantities, prepares products for the next business day, and unpacks and displays bakery goods from the freezer. It also packages and decorates bakery products, including special orders, while following food safety, freshness, storage, and product-handling procedures.

The Bakery Clerk assists members by answering questions, recommending bakery items, taking calls, and handling special orders. The position receives and inspects bakery shipments, maintains product quality and accurate pricing, and cleans and sanitizes bakery equipment and surfaces. The clerk follows club policies and procedures, supports a safe and positive environment, may work in other departments as needed, and is expected to maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

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 needs, 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 bakery goods from the freezer and display appropriate quantities.
• Decorate special-order or case products.
• Rotate and store bakery products according to food safety, freshness, and product-handling policies and procedures.
• Receive, inspect, and store bakery shipments.
• Check products daily for expiration and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.
• Generate labels and price tickets, perform price checks when necessary, and ensure accurate pricing.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment, display fixtures, and food-contact surfaces.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Provide member service, help resolve concerns, and contribute to a safe, positive, clean, and organized club environment.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off that includes vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing shares of BJ’s common stock to be purchased at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

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