• Job Description

  Req#: 2727553

  Join Our Team as a Bakery Clerk – Certified Best Place to Work in Southern California!

  Are you a driven and customer-focused individual with a passion for grocery operations? We're searching for an enthusiastic and experienced Bakery Clerk to join our team.

  Why Work With Us:

  • Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Enjoy a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
  • Embrace a culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and team excellence.
  • We are a certified best place to work located in beautiful Southern California offering a vibrant work environment and a supportive team.

  As a key member of the bakery, you will contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere while delivering exceptional customer service in both the bakery and the coffee bar. You role will involve preparing and serving a variety of baked goods, beverages and light snacks, ensuring each customer enjoys a delightful experience.

  Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Greet and engage customers with a friendly demeanor, assisting them in making menu choices.
  • Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, taking orders accurately, and offering product recommendations.
  • Ensure a welcoming and clean environment for customers to enjoy their bakery and coffee bar experience.

  Food and Beverage Preparation:

  • Prepare and present a diverse range of baked goods, including pastries, bread, cakes, and cookies.
  • Craft a variety of coffee and tea beverages, adhering to brewing techniques and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Assemble and serve light snacks according to established guidelines.

  Quality Control:

  • Monitor the freshness and quality of baked goods, rotating stock as needed and informing management of any product shortages or quality issues.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and service areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.

  Cash Handling:

  • Accurately handle cash transactions, process payments, and provide customers with receipts as necessary.
  • Ensure cash register accuracy at the beginning and end of each shift.

  Inventory Management:

  • Assist in managing inventory levels by restocking baked goods, coffee beans, tea, and other supplies as needed.
  • Notify management when inventory is running low to avoid shortages.

  Workspace Maintenance:

  • Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and utensils regularly to maintain a hygienic workspace.
  • Assist with cleaning duties throughout the bakery and coffee bar, ensuring a tidy and organized environment.

  Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a bakery, coffee shop, or food service environment is a plus.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Basic knowledge of coffee brewing methods, and food preparation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

  All bakery department positions start at part time. Pay rate will be dependent on experience.

  Physical requirements:

  • Continuous hand manipulation including, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
  • Occasionally reaching above and at shoulder level
  • Walking, standing and bending up to 5 hours per day
  • Twisting and climbing up to 3 hours per day
  • Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (Up to 50 lbs. occasionally)
  • Working near hazardous machinery (Oven, mixers)
  • Exposure to noise (Mixers, pan washer, oven)
  • Exposure to extremes in temperature (Oven and walk in freezer)
  • Working at heights (step stool)

  The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.25 per hour

• About the company

  Gelson's Market is known as a premier supermarket nationwide. Shop our amazing locations today for the absolute best in quality produce, meat, seafood, wine & more today.

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