Bakery Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Chattanooga, TN

3d

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk proofs and bakes unfinished bakery goods according to product handling information, using ovens and other equipment. The role uses bakery production charts to guide production and display quantities, prepares products for the next business day, packages freshly baked goods, and decorates special orders or case products. The clerk receives, inspects, stores, rotates, and displays bakery products while following food safety, freshness, and product-handling procedures. The role also maintains bakery cleanliness and safety, supports members with questions and special orders, and may work in other departments as needed.

This position requires regular, predictable, full attendance. Work takes place indoors, with frequent exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and coolers, and possible frequent exposure to cleaning agents. The work involves moving around, occasional bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, handling, or stooping, and frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; heavier or awkward objects may need to be lifted with assistance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; lifting and moving heavier or awkward objects may be required with assistance.
• Ability to perform work involving movement and occasional bending, handling, pulling, reaching, pushing, or stooping.

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 or other equipment.
• Use bakery production charts to guide production and display needs, and gather products to prepare 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 or 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 daily for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.
• Generate labels and price tickets, perform price checks when needed, 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 their application and compliance.
• Deliver service excellence, address and de-escalate member concerns, and maintain a safe and positive environment for members and coworkers.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals, uphold club standards, keep items stocked and promotional plans executed, maintain accurate signage, and keep areas clean and organized.
• Understand how to access and read department production or financial performance reporting and connect consistent execution to business results.
• Perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

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, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options, with optional dental and vision coverage, a 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 offering BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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