Bakery Clerk - TEMP(90DAYS-25HRS/WK) - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 12PM TO 8PM

New Seasons Market • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk prepares coffee, beverages, and pastry products; stocks, packages, labels, and slices bread and other bakery products; and provides exceptional customer service while contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment. The role supports bakery department opening and closing, product presentation and merchandising, inventory-related work, and department cleanliness and organization. The position is temporary for 90 days and is listed for 25 hours per week, with availability required from 12 PM to 8 PM. The job is based in the Oregon / SW Washington region and reports to the Bakery Manager.

Requirements

• Availability required from 12 PM to 8 PM.
• Complete and maintain all required food and work safety trainings and/or certifications.
• Work a schedule informed by business needs, which may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and may change seasonally or with staffing needs.
• Demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance in accordance with the attendance policy and applicable laws.
• Engage customers in a friendly manner and seek opportunities to exceed expectations and enhance their experience.
• Work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Work cooperatively and positively with team members, customers, and vendors, and give and receive feedback constructively.
• Use sound judgment and decision-making in job tasks and workplace interactions.
• Meet the position's physical demands, including frequent standing and walking, bending and stooping, and frequent use of hands and wrists; occasional lifting or carrying may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Bakery department for store opening and closing.
• Assist customers with product selection, share product knowledge, and make recommendations based on customer needs.
• Prepare coffee and other beverages to customer and vendor specifications.
• Prepare, wrap, weigh, tare, price, and present Bakery department products.
• Build displays and arrange products attractively, highlighting featured, unique, and seasonal items.
• Stock, rotate, and face products while attending to product quality and expiration dates.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Receive and unload merchandise; check its quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and rotation of department areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage in accordance with merchandising standards.
• Complete customer special orders thoroughly and provide follow-through as needed.
• Follow shift-specific guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Participate in inventories and ordering as needed.
• Stay aware of current advertisements, promotions, holidays, and events, and continue learning about department products.
• Notify the department manager or Manager On Duty about customer service, safety, productivity, security, or other situations that may adversely affect the store.
• Provide reliable attendance, adapt to changing business priorities and schedules, and work cooperatively with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Follow company, food-safety, and work-safety policies; complete and maintain required safety training and certifications.
• Contribute to store cleanliness, use equipment safely, conserve company resources, and perform other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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