Bakery Clerk - PART TIME - Closing shift availability 12pm-7pm some mornings as well - Cosentinos Price Chopper - Grain Valley, 1191 McQuerry Rd.

About the Role

To assist customers in their shopping experience by producing, stocking, and packaging bakery items in the most efficient, friendly, and courteous manner possible. This is a non-exempt position that formally reports to the Bakery Manager.

Requirements

• Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
• Complete ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Courteously and efficiently assist customers by filling orders at the bakery counter.
• Know department products, procedures, and policies to accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Assist in merchandising products in a creative and appealing manner, and keep display cases clean and full.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Follow rotation procedures to ensure stale or outdated product is not used or purchased by customers.
• Follow instructions for breaking out next day’s product and ensure all special orders are addressed.
• Ensure the bakery is stocked, cleaned, and ready for the next shift or day’s business.
• Keep your work area and department clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
• Know, comply with, and encourage others to follow all health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
• Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve store management when appropriate.
• Quickly unload incoming shipments of bakery ingredients and neatly stock them without damaging merchandise.
• Support the company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed, and gaining new skills.

Skills

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Physical Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 70 inches, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items up to a peak force of 20 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on tile, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of grocery coolers and freezers.
• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5 ft (non-essential).