Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Westminster, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports the bakery department by keeping merchandise stocked, fresh, appealing, correctly priced, and properly displayed while providing courteous customer service. The associate takes special orders, answers product questions, helps resolve customer concerns, and may assist with cake writing and the production of baked goods. The role also includes maintaining sanitation and safety standards, following company procedures and recipes, assisting with deliveries and related store tasks when trained, and helping control shrink and damages. No prior experience is required; applicants must have completed or be working toward a high school diploma or GED. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, make suggestions, answer questions about products, and help resolve concerns promptly and courteously.
Take customer orders in person or over the phone, determine the requested size, flavor, and appearance, and set up special-order tables during peak periods.
Set bakery cases and build displays as needed; may write on cakes.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, correctly priced, and accompanied by correct signage; handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures.
Remove unsaleable products and help produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed.
Follow production logs and company-approved recipes.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean and maintained, meeting health and OSHA requirements, and disposing of trash properly.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack after training; may also assist with baling cardboard or related duties after training.
Help minimize shrink and control damages; report shortages or overages to a manager.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support the smooth operation of the department and store, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
May be called upon to assist in other departments.

Benefits

Health plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Group whole life insurance with long-term care rider
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Scholarship program
Associate discount programs
Auto and home insurance
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Purchasing power program
Identity theft protection
Legal services
Paid time off
Sick pay
Quarterly incentive, subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria