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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a friendly and detail-oriented Bakery Clerk to join our team. As a Bakery Clerk, you will be responsible for assisting customers with their bakery purchases, maintaining clean and attractive displays, and ensuring that all bakery items are fresh and properly labeled. You will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment for customers and supporting the overall operations of the bakery department.
Your daily tasks will include greeting customers, answering questions about products, slicing and packaging baked goods, and operating bakery equipment such as slicers and ovens. You will also be responsible for stocking shelves, rotating products to ensure freshness, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the bakery area. In addition, you may assist bakers with basic preparation tasks and help with inventory counts and ordering supplies.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent customer service skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a bakery or food service setting is preferred but not required. You should also be comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
This position offers an opportunity to grow within the company and gain valuable experience in the food and beverage industry. If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for baked goods, and take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Responsibilities
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- Slice, package, and label baked goods
- Maintain clean and organized bakery displays
- Stock shelves and rotate products for freshness
- Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently
- Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Provide product information and recommendations to customers
- Support bakers with basic preparation tasks
- Handle customer transactions and operate the register if needed
Requirements
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- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic math skills for handling transactions
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Previous experience in a bakery or food service is a plus
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Team player with a positive attitude
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have previous experience working in a bakery or food service?
- Are you comfortable standing for long periods and lifting heavy items?
- Can you work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays?
- How do you handle customer complaints or difficult situations?
- What steps do you take to ensure food safety and cleanliness?
- Are you familiar with operating bakery equipment?
- How do you prioritize tasks during busy periods?
- What do you enjoy most about working in a customer-facing role?
- Have you ever had to manage inventory or place supply orders?
- Why are you interested in working as a Bakery Clerk?