Multi-Purpose Clerk - Bakery (Cake Decorator) - 9600 Hageman Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312

About the role

This position is a Multi-Purpose Clerk role with a specialized assignment in the Bakery department as a Cake Decorator. The Clerk may be assigned to any of several departments within the store, including Center Store, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, Janitorial, or Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Center Store/Front End:
  • Operate the checkstand according to company policy and procedures
  • Memorize PLU codes and keep up to date with new products
  • Order, receive, unload, stock, and rotate product onto shelves and cases
  • Merchandise product and perform Point-Of-Sale (POS) and inventory activities
• Produce:
  • Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality
  • Trim, wash, and wrap produce according to company policy
  • Stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal
  • Maintain floral area both inside and outside of store
  • Keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Meat/Seafood:
  • Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality
  • Weigh, wrap/package and label products for display
  • Stock, rotate and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal
  • Provide customer service at the seafood counter
  • Take special orders for items such as custom cuts of meat or holiday items
  • May operate equipment such as slicers and wrappers
  • Keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Bakery/Deli:
  • Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality
  • Prepare, weigh, package, and label products for display
  • Stock, rotate, and merchandise baked goods and deli products to maintain freshness and department appeal
  • Take special orders for items such as cakes and party trays
  • May operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers
  • Keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Janitorial:
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store
  • Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas
  • Clean restrooms, break room, office areas, shelving and cases, front end equipment, shopping carts, and vending machines
  • Clean front of store and parking lot, and empty trash
  • May operate janitorial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers
• Pharmacy:
  • Operate the pharmacy register according to company policy and procedures
  • Keep up to date with new products
  • Take prescriptions from customers for the pharmacist to process
  • Handle completed orders for customers at the register
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the department
  • Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Duties Included in All Departments:
  • Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas
  • May operate forklift if authorized and certified
  • May operate baler if authorized
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job
• Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience
• Experience: Six months of related experience
• Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours
• Physical: Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance