Bakery Clerk jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

To deliver a great customer experience while assisting the Bakery Manager in the daily operation of the department, including pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Bakery Department. Also, to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner within Company policy.  

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.

• Ability to perform basic math. 

• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to work in varying temperatures. 

• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences. 

• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties. 

• Ability to maintain department sanitation (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment). 

• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with others. 

• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.  

Essential Job Functions: 

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment. 

• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation. 

• Keep floor clear of debris and spills. 

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance. 

• Maintain and properly use all department equipment as required. 

• Pack out product into display cases. 

• Rotate product to ensure freshness. 

• Ensure accurate signage for the department. 

• Prepare trays to Company's and customer's satisfaction. 

• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Bakery operation. 

• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations. 

• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements. 

• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food. 

• Placing reclamation in its proper location. 

• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs. 

• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights 50 lbs. 

• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store. 

• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers. 

• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day. 

• Receive deliveries. 

• Assist in other departments when instructed. 

• Work overtime as needed by the demands of the business. 

• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection. 

• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods. 

• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately. 

• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Bakery operations. 

• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department