Dept Specialist Bakery/Deli-11399 Deerfield Dr., Truckee, CA 96161

About the role

The Save Mart Companies is currently recruiting for the position of Dept Specialist Bakery/Deli at our store located at 11399 Deerfield Dr., Truckee, CA 96161. As a member of our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers' needs are met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Provide customers with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, responding to customer requests for bakery products, accurately placing special orders and offering suggestions for event planning
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality
• Weigh, wrap/package and label products for display; stock and rotate products and merchandise for sale to maintain freshness and product appeal; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and maintain the lowest supply cost
• Maintain knowledge of bakery products and ad items in order to offer customers with product suggestions and provide direction of product location in department
• Prepare various baked foods according to company guidelines, ensuring proper food handling and safety
• Communicate customer requests to department management
• Follow all department procedures
• Operate appropriate department equipment and tools
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management; follow established sanitation and safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Product ordering, inventory control, bakery operations, merchandising, sales techniques, and department management
• Learn and retain policies and procedures, make decisions, lead and instructs team members, recognize sale trends and indicators, work within and promote a team environment
• Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service; outgoing, friendly and able to interact effectively at all levels across diverse cultures; ability to read, write and count
• Baking and decorating techniques, food safety practices

Education

• A High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)

Experience

• Six months of related experience
• Previous bakery and cake decorating experience

Other

• Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours
• Must be able to operate equipment used in the department (oven, scales, label machine, etc.)

Physical

• Basic store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Quality/Quantity of Work
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.