Bakery Clerk (Evening/Closing) -Herriman

About the role

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. Bakery Clerks assist in any way possible in the total operation of the Bakery Department, including packaging, labeling, displaying, and verifying the quality of baked goods while engaging with guests in person, over the phone, or through digital communication tools. This position works in a consistently fast-paced environment while maintaining Lee’s Marketplace's high standard of personal, exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production, development, preparation, and maintenance of bakery items in accordance with recipes and quality standards.
• Display and restock bakery products; ensure shelves and cases are filled, fresh, rotated, faced, and cleaned.
• Maintain accurate food inventories.
• Learn about and educate customers on bakery products and services.
• Maintain training and certification by attending in-person trainings and using digital training platforms.
• Maintain, process, and complete orders through digital and in-person order processing.
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner; provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.
• Promote high morale within the department and store using friendly, professional communication.
• Prepare and process guest orders promptly and finalize purchases in a friendly manner.
• Display excellent problem-solving skills and resolve issues in alignment with the “Lee’s Way.”
• Assist customers with use of the Lee’s Marketplace website.
• Stock shelves and maintain displays according to store standards; ensure product freshness by rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Assist in unloading deliveries and organizing stock rooms as needed.
• Package and label products using a computer program.
• Maintain proper freshness, pricing, code dating, tare, and merchandising of products in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Report safety hazards or equipment issues to management; adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately (if applicable).
• Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds; ensure security of cash and financial transactions.
• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals; participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Assist other departments as needed; work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, sales environment with tact and patience.
• Ensure products are sold before expiration; attend required meetings and contribute to profits and revenues.
• Know and comply with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives; promote a harassment-free environment.

Requirements

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Food Handler's Permit required (can be obtained after hire).
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; willingness to work varied hours.
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
• Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl; prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the store; lift up to 50 pounds at times, including floor-to-shoulder and overhead lifting.
• Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders.

Education or Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in retail or guest service preferred.
• Previous specialty cheese experience preferred.
• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond to pages, requests, team members, and guests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; basic math skills for handling cash transactions.
• Ability to read and follow instructions; good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate cooking machinery.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.
• Paid time and a quarter on Sundays.
• Benefits packages including health insurance, disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and supplemental insurances.
• 10% discount (restrictions apply).
• Ace Hardware discount at Lee’s Ace Hardware locations.
• Paid Time Off for those who qualify.

Work Environment

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Safety-forward atmosphere.
• Innovative, supportive, and input-driven management team.