Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•State College, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports daily bakery department operations by keeping products stocked, fresh, properly priced, and attractively displayed while providing courteous customer service. The associate answers questions, makes product suggestions, takes orders, and helps address customer concerns. The role may also include assisting with bakery production, cake writing, receiving and storing deliveries, and helping in other departments. The associate follows company procedures, sanitation and safety requirements, and uses required personal protective equipment. No prior experience is required; applicants must have completed or be working toward a high school diploma or GED.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.
Use of required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, make suggestions, answer product questions, and help resolve concerns promptly and courteously.
Take customer orders by phone or in person and determine the requested size, flavor, and appearance.
Set up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days; arrange bakery cases and displays as needed.
Write on cakes when required.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, properly priced, and correctly signed.
Handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
Assist with producing breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed, following production logs and approved recipes.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines; keep work areas and equipment clean and compliant with health and OSHA requirements, and dispose of trash properly.
Assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack when properly trained.
Assist with baling cardboard and related duties when properly trained.
Help minimize shrink and control damages; report shortages or overages to the manager.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist in other departments when called upon.