Tri- town Bakery Clerk- Part time - Flanders

Adams Hometown Markets•East Lyme, CT

10d

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk maintains the freshness and presentation of baked goods in the store. The role includes arranging and displaying bakery items, rotating products using first-in, first-out practices, monitoring inventory, restocking, and helping customers. The posting also describes duties involving produce, including inspecting incoming shipments, maintaining quality and cleanliness, providing product information, and communicating inventory or department concerns to management. The position is part-time, up to 25 hours, and pays $16.94 per hour. The schedule must be flexible to include weekday evenings and holidays. The work involves varying environmental temperatures and substantial standing, walking, bending, lifting, and twisting.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older due to the nature of the work.
Must have a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, and holidays.
Strong communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders.
Organizational skills, including the ability to fulfill customer orders promptly, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain high standards of product handling and quality.
Ability to follow safety policies and practices.
May be required to lift up to 80–85 pounds.
Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and twist for up to 90% of the shift, and frequently lift products from floor level to overhead.
Ability to stand or walk for at least 10 hours daily.
Ability to work in various temperature-controlled environments.
Ability to operate required material-handling equipment and get on and off the equipment throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Zero to one year of produce or grocery experience preferred.
One year of experience in a bakery setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrange and display bakery items appealingly and according to store planograms.
Rotate products so older items are sold before newer items (first in, first out).
Inspect incoming produce shipments for quality and freshness.
Remove damaged, expired, or otherwise unacceptable products and dispose of them according to store policies.
Maintain product quality standards and work in a damage-free manner throughout the shift.
Monitor inventory and restock areas as needed.
Assist customers with locating and selecting products and provide information about fruits and vegetables.
Answer customer inquiries and address department concerns, communicating with leadership as appropriate.
Keep the produce department clean and sanitized, including display bins and shelves.
Communicate inventory levels, sales, and department issues to management.
Ensure items are accurately priced and labeled, updating price tags as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership.
Follow safety policies and promote accountability for safe practices throughout the shift.
Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner while maintaining product quality.