Our Bakery Associate job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Bakery Associate role
A Bakery Associate is responsible for preparing, baking, and serving fresh bakery items for customers. The position requires a great deal of customer service and organizational skills, as well as a knowledge of baking procedures. Bakery Associates must ensure that all products are of the highest quality, as well as clean and safely stocked. They must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and maintain a friendly, professional attitude.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Bakery Associate is to prepare and serve bakery products to customers in a retail environment. This includes baking, stocking, and displaying bakery items; preparing and serving drinks; helping customers select products; operating cash registers; cleaning; and maintaining the appearance of the bakery. Bakery Associates must maintain a professional demeanor and provide excellent customer service at all times.
Bakery Associate Summary
The Bakery Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and assisting customers in selecting and purchasing quality bakery items. Duties include stocking shelves, maintaining displays, preparing food items, and operating cash registers. The Bakery Associate must also keep the work area organized and clean, keep track of inventory, and ensure that all products are properly labeled. The ideal candidate will have a friendly and outgoing personality, be able to work quickly and efficiently, and have experience with food safety and handling.
Bakery Associate Duties
- Prepare dough and batters for baking
- Measure ingredients and use kitchen equipment to mix ingredients
- Bake breads, cakes, pies, and other pastries
- Decorate cakes and other pastries
- Package and display finished products
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Ensure food safety standards are met and followed
Bakery Associate Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Bakery Associate Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to use manual and electrical equipment
Personal Traits
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team