Baker and Packager Associate

About the role

The Bakery/Packager associate prepares fresh baked items daily for our members through following recipes and wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise to ensure the freshest items available. Tasks may include juggling multiple tasks in a short amount of time while assisting members with their bakery orders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other associates to build a strong bakery team; communicate with team members; and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
• Prepare bakery department merchandise based on daily production needs by operating baking equipment; following recipes/make-up instructions; wrapping, labeling, and storing merchandise according to company policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management; operating, maintaining, and sanitizing equipment; and demonstrating understanding of product and layout execution.
• Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilize hand-held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Ensure commitment to operational excellence by maintaining work area according to company policies and procedures; ensuring quality and date control standards for bakery items; securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise; eliminating waste; assisting members with purchasing decisions; and ensuring merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Act as an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in the bakery area and modeling high-quality service and products; executing the basics at the highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to multitask, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Other benefits include health benefits, financial benefits, paid time off benefits, and more

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00* The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.