Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Conshohocken, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WEIS is seeking a Bakery Sales Associate who will be part of a company that values respect, understanding, and appreciation for its associates and communities. The role involves maintaining a well-stocked and appealing bakery department, providing excellent customer service by greeting customers, making suggestions, answering questions, and resolving concerns. The associate will take customer orders, set up special-order tables and displays, and ensure merchandise is fresh, properly priced, and in saleable condition. Responsibilities also include assisting with bakery production, maintaining department sanitation, and handling deliveries using power or hand jacks if trained. WEIS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and fostering associate growth and career opportunities at all levels.

Requirements

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products.
Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
Takes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude.
Determines what the customer is looking for in terms of size, flavor, and appearance.
Sets up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days.
Sets bakery cases and builds displays as needed.
May also be required to write on cakes.
Ensures that merchandise is fresh, in saleable condition and properly priced with the correct signage.
Handles spoiled and damaged product, or product that is close to expiration, according to company procedures and standards.
Removes product that is not saleable to ensure quality.
May assist with the production of breads, pastries and other baked goods to sell.
Adheres to use of production logs and company approved recipes.
Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
Disposes of trash properly.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained –training provided).
May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained.
Assists in minimizing shrink and controlling damages.
Reports shortages or overages to manager.
Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors.
Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).
May also be called upon to assist in other departments.