Bakery Clerk responds and attends to customer requests in the bakery department within a grocery store. Responsible for various duties including preparing baked goods and other items for sale, arranging and wrapping bakery products, and placing bakery items in display cases. Being a Bakery Clerk may operate machines such as bread slicers. Has knowledge of proper food handling procedures. Additionally, Bakery Clerk may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Bakery Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Bakery Clerk Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Bakery Clerk to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Any unsafe working conditions must be reported to the supervisor on duty immediately;
- Responsible for performing their work in a safe and ergonomically correct manner;
- Bakery clerks should make sure the customer gets exactly what they want (show customer types of cakes, etc.);
- Skillfully selling product by providing customers with accurate information, sampling product and communicating promotional sales;
- Excellent communication skills to promote the baked goods;
- Operate fryers, ovens, proofers, bread slicer, wrappers, scales & other equipment safety;
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must be able to determine quantity and weight;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize;
- Accepting & preparing special orders;
- Inventory stocking including moving items from bulk pallets into storage rooms, coolers & freezers;
- Filling, maintaining, rotating products & ingredients and cleaning displays;
- Basic understanding of the English language, which includes the ability to communicate and read basic instructions, schedules and signage;
- A positive attitude is essential;
- Maintaining Heebs high standards for product quality, freshness and sanitation.
Requirements:
- Ability to handle stressful situations;
- Current food handlers permit once employed;
- Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position;
- Must be 18 or older;
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel;
- Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision in a timely manner;
- Reporting any shortages and spoiled or damaged product to the Bakery Department Manager;
- Ability to receive feedback and implement processes for improvement;
- Ability to follow directions from the Bakery Department Manager;
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on customer and business needs;
- Knowledge of basic math;
- able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service;
- able to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems;
- able to work in coolers & freezers;
- able to be on your feet for long periods of times.