Bakery Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • West Hartford, CT

19h • 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 frozen bakery goods and displays appropriate quantities based on production charts, while following safe handling, storage, food freshness, and product quality procedures. The clerk also packages and decorates bakery items, assists members with questions and special orders, receives and stores shipments, and maintains clean and safe bakery equipment and surfaces. The position may include performing other duties or working in other departments as needed. 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.
• Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, moving heavy or awkward objects over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and recommend bakery items; 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.
• Gather products for preparation for the next business day.
• Package freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, and cakes.
• Unpack bakery goods from the freezer and display appropriate quantities based on production chart recommendations.
• 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.
• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check daily for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.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, display racks, and tables.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment according to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and support policy, procedure, and compliance requirements.
• Deliver service excellence, resolve or de-escalate member concerns, and help maintain a safe, positive member experience.
• Work collaboratively to achieve team goals and maintain club standards.
• 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.
• Three medical plan options 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 the opportunity to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount; eligibility requirements vary by position.

What This Job Offers

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