Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets • Hackettstown, NJ

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About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports the bakery department by stocking and presenting merchandise, assisting customers with product questions and orders, and helping maintain product quality and department sanitation. The role may include assisting with bakery production, building displays, writing on cakes, and receiving or storing deliveries when trained. The associate follows company procedures, health and OSHA requirements, and safety practices, and may assist in other departments. This 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 product suggestions, answer questions, and help resolve concerns promptly and courteously.
• Take customer orders by phone or in person and determine 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 accurately signed; handle or remove spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures.
• Assist with production of breads, pastries, and other baked goods; use production logs and company-approved recipes.
• Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean and compliant with health and OSHA requirements, and disposing 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 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.
• 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