Bakery Clerk

Hugos Family Marketplace • Fosston, MN

13d • $12 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk at Hugo's Family Marketplace supports the bakery department by providing customer service and assisting with the production, packaging, and presentation of baked goods. The role helps maintain a clean and organized bakery area and ensures products meet quality standards.

This position involves working with customers and team members in a fast-paced environment, handling bakery products and supplies, and standing, lifting, and bending throughout the shift. The job is available full-time (35+ hours per week) or part-time, with any shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; candidates with little or no formal education may qualify by demonstrating willingness to learn, reliability, and some kitchen or customer service experience.
• No prior bakery experience is required.
• Willingness to learn baking techniques and store procedures.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Decorating skills.
• Knowledge of bakery equipment and its proper use.
• Awareness of food safety and sanitation.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, and bending.
• Teamwork and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• Some post-secondary coursework in culinary arts, baking, or food service.
• Experience in a bakery, deli, or food service environment.
• Experience handling baked goods and decorating products.
• Customer service experience in a retail or food setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service and assist customers.
• Follow food-handling safety procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Lift and move bakery products and supplies, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assist with mixing, baking, and preparing bakery products for sale.
• Package bakery products efficiently and attractively.
• Keep bakery equipment, counters, and work areas clean and organized.
• Decorate and arrange baked goods for display in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and customer demands.
• Check product quality and ensure items meet company standards.
• Manage time and complete tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stand, lift, and bend throughout the work shift.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through reliability and willingness to learn and adapt.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Full-time and part-time employees: employee discount and time-and-a-half holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED