Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Accokeek, MD

2d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate keeps the bakery department stocked, attractive, fresh, properly priced, and in saleable condition while assisting customers with product questions and orders. The role may include helping produce baked goods, setting up displays and special-order tables, and maintaining department cleanliness and sanitation. Associates may also assist with deliveries, cardboard baling, shrink and damage control, and other departments as needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodation; a high school diploma or GED may be completed or in progress, and no prior experience is required.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a high school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required.
Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department 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 desired size, flavor, and appearance.
Set up special-order tables, arrange bakery cases, and build displays; may write on cakes.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, correctly priced, and accurately signed; handle or remove spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures.
May assist with producing breads, pastries, and other baked goods, 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.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack after training.
May assist with baling cardboard or related duties after training.
Help minimize shrink and control damages; report shortages or overages to the manager.
Cooperate with co-workers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including applicable cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
May assist in other departments as needed.

Benefits

Minimum essential coverage plan with 100% in-network coverage for ACA-required preventive care services, subject to applicable eligibility and criteria.
Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Term life and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity 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.
Paid time off and sick pay, subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria.