Bakery Sales Associate

Harmons•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to sell Harmons’ fresh Bakery items by giving remarkable customer service. This person will educate customers about our Bakery products and assist them in choosing the right one for their needs. This person will package and label product, fill shelves and cases, pan product for the next day’s needs, proof and bake product, and provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to operate machinery including a label machine, oven, and proof box
Current Food Handler’s Permit
Must enjoy working with and handling bakery products
Should have a passion for pastries and other bakery items and enjoy eating them
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Bakery
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Assists customers with cake and special orders
Washes and puts away bowls, pans, and baking trays
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Accurately packages and labels Bakery products
Fills shelves and cases with product
Re-stocks the Bakery department and helps sort and put away Bakery products when deliveries come in
Minimizes waste in the department by following production sheets, watching code dates, and appropriately rotating items
Assist managers, bakers, cake decorators, and artisan bakers as needed
Mixes and scoops cookies
Proofs and bakes items
Assist customers by writing on cakes
Performs other job-related duties as assigned