Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Huntingdon, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate stocks and presents bakery merchandise, assists customers with product questions and orders, and helps maintain fresh, properly priced products and appealing displays. The associate may assist with bakery production, department sanitation, receiving and storing deliveries, and other store duties. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Associates are expected to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

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 well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, suggest products, answer product questions, and promptly and courteously help resolve concerns.
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 as needed; and 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 items.
May assist with producing breads, pastries, and other baked goods, following 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 if properly trained.
May assist with baling cardboard or related duties if 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.
May assist in other departments.