Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Burnham, PA

14h

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate keeps the bakery department stocked, appealing, clean, and in good condition while providing courteous customer service. The associate helps customers select products, takes special orders in person or by phone, prepares displays and bakery cases, and may write on cakes or assist with producing baked goods. The role also includes maintaining product freshness and pricing, following food-safety and cleaning requirements, assisting with deliveries and related tasks when trained, and cooperating with coworkers and supervisors. No prior experience is required. Applicants must have completed or be working toward a high school diploma or GED.

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 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 customers’ preferences for size, flavor, and appearance.
Set up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days; arrange bakery cases and build displays as needed.
Write on cakes when required.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, properly priced, and accompanied by correct signage.
Handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
Assist with producing breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed, following production logs and company-approved recipes.
Maintain general sanitation, follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines, and keep work areas and equipment clean and compliant with health and OSHA requirements.
Dispose of trash properly.
Assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries when trained to operate a power jack or hand jack.
Assist with baling cardboard or related duties when 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.
Continuously improve job performance and use company-provided personal protective equipment.
Assist in other departments when called upon.