Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets • Bloomsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports the bakery department by keeping merchandise stocked, fresh, appealing, correctly priced, and properly displayed. The associate assists customers with product questions, suggestions, concerns, and special orders, including orders placed in person or by phone. The role may also include helping produce baked goods, maintain department sanitation, receive and store deliveries, and support other departments as needed. The associate follows company procedures, health and OSHA requirements, and safety practices, including using provided personal protective equipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Completed or working toward a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bakery department stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
• Greet customers, make suggestions, answer questions about products, and promptly and courteously help resolve concerns.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone and determine the requested size, flavor, and appearance.
• Set up special-order tables during peak periods, arrange bakery cases and displays, and write on cakes when required.
• Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, correctly priced, and marked with correct signage; 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, equipment, counters, and display cases clean and maintained, meet 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 or 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED