Bakery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Mechanicsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate supports bakery department operations by keeping merchandise stocked, fresh, appealing, correctly priced, and properly displayed. The associate assists customers with product questions and orders, may help produce baked goods, and maintains clean, sanitary work areas in accordance with company procedures and health and OSHA requirements. The role may also include assisting with deliveries, cardboard baling, and work 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.

Responsibilities

Keep the bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, make product suggestions, answer questions, and help resolve customer concerns promptly and courteously.
Take customer orders by phone or in person and determine the requested size, flavor, and appearance.
Set up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days; arrange bakery cases and displays, and possibly write on cakes.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, properly priced, and marked with correct signage; handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
May assist with production of breads, pastries, and other baked goods, following production logs and company-approved recipes.
Maintain general sanitation by following cleaning schedules and department guidelines; keep work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases clean and maintained, meet health and OSHA requirements, and dispose 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 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 as needed.