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Description:
The Journeyman Baker is responsible for all aspects of the bakery department operations, under the supervision of the Bakery Manager. The task is to ensure that the department achieves economic goals and that customers are afforded a fresh, quality product at a fair price in a clean, friendly atmosphere.
Essential Functions:
Greets each customer, using names whenever possible; assists customers with needs or requests; extends thanks to each customer when appropriate; constructively handles customer relations.
Controls inventory; orders product; assures freshness, provides ample supply and variety.
Groups and displays merchandise so as to promote department sales
Responsible for department security and safety; monitors and guarantees proper sanitation, department appearance, and cleanliness; ensures that department equipment is kept in good working order and properly maintained.
Observes changes in the state of the industry for his/her professional development and betterment.
Maintains an open line of communication to the Bakery Manager, keeping him/her current on department matters.
Maintains friendly and respectful decorum at all times toward customers, co-workers, vendors and all others.
Handles, in a positive manner, those inherent levels of stress associated with employment situations.
Other Employment Responsibilities:
Complies with laws/regulations and company policies including those regarding confidentiality, honesty and business ethics.
Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, customers and other personnel.
Accomplishes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner within standards established by supervisor.
Participates in training and professional development.
Demonstrates the "Please the customer first" credo in spirit and action.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Current Food Handler Card.
Workplace First-Aid & Adult CPR Card.
Must have a minimum of two years experience in retail bakery operation.
Demonstrated interest in food products and preparation.
Product minded in maintaining department standards and quality.
Enjoys hands-on work with products the department sells.
Displays a sincere desire to serve department customers by projecting a positive image, is aware of and anticipates customer needs, and enjoys being customer minded at all times.
Efficient, organized work habits.
Shows enthusiasm toward co-workers by a demonstrated willingness to assist, listen to, and share information with others.
Is stable in personal characteristics such as dependability, reliability, temperament, and consistency of job performance.
Goal oriented, displaying an open-minded willingness to consider or initiate new ideas, suggestions, and change.
Constant standing, stooping, bending and lifting 50+ lbs.
Excellent benefits, including: Paid vacation days, paid sick days, medical, dental, vision, etc,
