PT Bakery Sales Associate

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets, rooted in Portland, Maine since 1883, is a local market with a strong commitment to sourcing from local farmers and producers. We prioritize sustainability, being the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all seafood products are sustainably harvested.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance in compliance with company policy.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned and certified.
• Maintain solid communication within the department and across the organization.
• Work within company management planning guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards and report needed equipment repairs or maintenance.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the Bakery Department (rolls, desserts, cakes, muffins, bagels, coffees, platters, etc.).
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Prepare, proof, and bake product as assigned.
• Provide outstanding friendly customer service and assist customers in product selection.
• Package and display products according to standard practice and automated production programs, considering customer demands.
• Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
• Perform tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparing products, or setting up displays.
• Process merchandise properly, ensuring product rotation according to prescribed standards.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Wash, clean, and sanitize equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
• Frost, base ice, and decorate all varieties of cakes, personalizing when necessary.

Requirements

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Perform repetitive grasping, pinching, squeezing, and hand/arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. 40% of the time and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder level or overhead on occasion while lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects, and use tools to prepare products.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail or bakery operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.

Pay

Salary range is between $16.00 - $22.30 hourly.