Bakery Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Stroudsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Bakery Clerk proofs and bakes unfinished bakery goods according to product handling instructions, using ovens and other bakery equipment. The role unpacks frozen bakery goods, prepares and displays appropriate quantities based on production charts, packages and decorates bakery products, and gathers items for the next business day. The clerk also supports members by answering questions, recommending bakery items, taking special orders, and handling member calls.

The position includes receiving, inspecting, storing, rotating, and checking bakery products for freshness and quality; generating labels and price tickets; and cleaning and sanitizing bakery equipment, fixtures, and food-contact surfaces. The clerk follows food-safety, equipment-safety, and club policies and procedures, may work in other departments as needed, and is expected to maintain regular, predictable, full attendance. Work takes place indoors, with frequent exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, or coolers and possible exposure to cleaning agents. The role involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and may require moving heavier or awkward objects with assistance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds; heavier or awkward objects may need to be moved with assistance.
• Follow food-safety, product-handling, equipment-safety, and club policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and recommend bakery items to members.
• 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 to be prepared 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 amounts based on production chart recommendations.
• Decorate special-order or case products.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, and store bakery shipments and products according to food-safety, freshness, and product-handling procedures.
• 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 using safe work methods and applicable procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and support compliance.
• Perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Deliver friendly service, address member concerns, and contribute to a safe, positive, clean, and well-stocked club environment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• 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 and sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, with optional dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for eligible team members aged 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing eligible team members to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

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