Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Everett, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports the bakery department by keeping it stocked, attractive, clean, and ready to meet customer demand. The associate assists customers with product questions and orders, maintains product freshness and pricing, sets up displays and special-order tables, and may help produce baked goods. The role also includes sanitation, delivery handling, damage and shrink control, use of personal protective equipment, and occasional assistance in other departments. No prior experience is required. Candidates 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.
Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment.

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 by phone or in person and determine requested size, flavor, and appearance.
Set up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days; arrange bakery cases and displays; write on cakes when required.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, properly priced, and correctly signed; handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
Assist with production of breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed, following production logs and 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.
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.