Part Time Bakery Clerk

BJ's Wholesale Club • Akron, OH

3d • 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 includes unpacking frozen bakery goods and displaying appropriate quantities based on production charts, preparing and packaging baked goods, and decorating special orders or case products. The clerk also supports members by answering questions, recommending bakery items, taking special orders, and providing service. The position maintains product freshness, food safety, accurate pricing, and department cleanliness, and follows club policies and procedures. 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 of objects up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, lifting and 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 about bakery items, recommend products, respond to member calls, and take special orders.
• Proof and bake unfinished bakery goods according to product handling instructions 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, cakes, and other items as needed.
• Unpack bakery goods from the freezer and display appropriate quantities based on production chart recommendations.
• Decorate special-order and case products.
• Rotate and store bakery products according to food safety, freshness, and product handling procedures.
• Receive, inspect, and store bakery shipments.
• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.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 according to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Work with team members to maintain club standards and provide a safe, positive environment and service experience for members.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Daily Pay access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the employee’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plans 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