Bakery Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Ithaca, NY

6d

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 and storage instructions. The Bakery Clerk packages, decorates, labels, prices, rotates, and stores bakery products; receives and inspects shipments; and ensures products are fresh and meet company quality standards. The role also maintains bakery cleaning and safety standards, assists members with questions and special orders, and may perform other duties or work in other departments as needed.

Team members are expected to follow club policies and procedures, act with honesty and integrity, maintain a safe and positive environment, collaborate respectfully, and deliver friendly service. They support daily GOLD Member and Club Standards, including greeting and assisting members, keeping products stocked and accurately signed, and maintaining a clean and organized club. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about bakery items, recommend products, 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, pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, and cakes.
• Unpack frozen bakery goods and display appropriate quantities based on production chart recommendations.
• Decorate special-order or display-case products.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, and store bakery products and shipments in accordance with 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• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.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 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 using approved safety methods.
• Follow club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Deliver friendly member service, address and de-escalate member concerns, and contribute to a safe and positive environment.
• Work with the team to maintain GOLD Club Standards, including stocked items, accurate signage, and clean, organized areas.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Daily Pay access to earned wages before payday; a fee may apply.
• 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 and optional dental, vision, 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 shares of BJ’s common stock available 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