Lead Bakery Department Clerk

Overview We’re hiring for a Bakery Department Lead to join our Bakery team! The primary focus of this position is to oversee the Bakery Department in the absence of the Department Manager. This position will provide training to new employees, answer guest phone calls in a professional manner, and take special orders. The Bakery Dept Lead is responsible for ensuring continuous delivery of exceptional guest service, actively engaging guests through product preparation, active sampling and suggestive selling, employing a high‑level food handling skill to ensure superior quality and freshness of all products, attracting guests by creating a fun and friendly atmosphere, creating appealing product displays to attract guests, and understanding all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. This position will also assist with oversight of Sweet Shop and Popcorn Shop production, ensuring all products are produced in line with store operational standards for our guests. Benefits 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise‑specific discounts available at company‑owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations. Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this benefit. Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation) Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half for hours worked on a company‑recognized holiday. Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply). Paid Military Leave Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in‑store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month. Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work‑life services and up to five free in‑person counseling sessions per situation per year. Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more. Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development. 401(k) plan options – match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed. Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – participation allows employees to benefit from company success. Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs. Additional voluntary benefits – vision, accident and critical illness insurances. Full‑time and part‑time employees are also eligible for Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company‑sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance. Qualifications We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking. We are an EEO/AA Employer – all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Pay Range USD $16.25 – USD $21.50 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coborn's, Inc.