Bakery Sales Associate

Bakery Sales Associate$15.00 - $18.51 PER HOURGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to sell Harmons' fresh Bakery items by giving remarkable customer service. This person will educate customers about our Bakery products and assist them in choosing the right one for their needs. This person will package and label product, fill shelves and cases, pan product for the next day's needs, proof and bake product, and provide exceptional customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery providesResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the BakeryConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad itemsEnsures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceAssists customers with cake and special ordersWashes and puts away bowls, pans, and baking traysDelivers excellent customer service to all customersAccurately packages and labels Bakery productsFills shelves and cases with productRe-stocks the Bakery department and helps sort and put away Bakery products when deliveries come inMinimizes waste in the department by following production sheets, watching code dates, and appropriately rotating itemsAssist managers, bakers, cake decorators, and artisan bakers as neededMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Mixes and scoops cookiesProofs and bakes itemsAssist customers by writing on cakesPerforms other job-related duties as assignedNATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: Any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to operate machinery including a label machine, oven, and proof boxCurrent Food Handler's PermitMust enjoy working with and handling bakery productsShould have a passion for pastries and other bakery items and enjoy eating themAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associatesMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistentAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, dusty (due to flour), and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, climbing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.