Bakery Sales Associate

Yoke's Fresh Market (Yoke's Fresh Markets)•Mead, WA

6d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Bakery Sales Associate provides a pleasant and efficient bakery experience by engaging guests and delivering hospitality and professional service. The role promotes sales through product recommendations, samples, information about promotions and services, and accurate handling of special orders. Associates help maintain bakery quality, merchandising, food safety, workplace safety, and department operations. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though associates are expected to contribute to a positive learning environment and demonstrate leadership through their work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and communicate effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors, and fellow associates.
Ability to perform mathematical tasks involving American money, weight, and volume measurements.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions and manage problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the state minimum requirement to work with slicers or other bakery equipment and tools.
Valid State Food Handlers Permit.
Valid Driver's License or State I.D. Card.
Ability to perform the essential duties sufficiently, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged standing and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Report for assigned shifts on time and regularly, communicate clearly, and be prepared to perform assigned duties and provide service.
Promote sales through guest conversations, product recommendations, samples, and information about promotions and services.
Greet guests and provide information about bakery specials, products, and services, including cake writing, samples, bread slicing, wedding consultations, delivery, and setup.
Mentor new associates and associates learning a department or task, fostering a positive learning environment.
Perform bakery tasks including finishing par-bake products; labeling, dating, and rotating products; opening and closing the department; writing orders; posting ads and display signage; inspecting bakery items; decorating for seasonal promotions; merchandising; and using guest-service cards.
Operate bakery equipment correctly and safely, including a com-line, phone, scales, shrink wrapper, sheeter, doughnut hopper and fryer, divider/rounder, bread slicer, dishwasher, proof box, glazer, label machine, case lights, ovens, PFM/shrink equipment, and retarder.
Communicate and complete guests’ special-order requests accurately and promptly.
Find ways to make guests happy.
Perform work in accordance with local, state, federal, and company rules and policies for workplace safety, food handling, and guest service.
Participate in the Bakery Department accident-reduction plan, including maintaining hoods and vents, cleaning floors, sanitizing, and following safety, health-code, equipment, evacuation, robbery, and storage procedures.
Practice safety standards, use personal protective equipment when required, and report accidents within 24 hours.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 100% company paid
DailyPay option to work and get paid today
401(k) with company matching up to 4%, if elected
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including a no-deductible medical option
Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees working 30 hours
Voluntary insurance products
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Bereavement and jury duty pay
Paid Sick & Safe Leave, accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional Hepatitis A vaccination provided by Yoke’s Pharmacy