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Job Title: Bakery Merchandiser

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports To: Bakery Manager

On a daily basis works closely with all sales/service clerks’ in an effort to ensure an enjoyable shopping experience is consistently delivered, all company policies and procedures are being followed, department goals and objectives are being obtained, and sales/service clerks’ needs are being met.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all department standards are being met on the Bakery department sales floor

• Observes sales floor conditions and takes action to correct areas of opportunity

• Communicates and works cooperatively with Department Manager and other Bakery associates to maintain standards and exceed guest expectations

• Ensures everything is fresh and full

• May need to build and/or move displays

• Provides excellent services to all guests

• Assists guests with finding items they are looking for

• Takes orders for cakes and other special requests

• Packages and prices items from the service case

• Answers the telephone and assists guests using proper phone etiquette

• Assists Bakery Clerks with packaging, labeling, filling, rotating, and removing product while leading by example

• Maintains adequate level of supplies by replenishing packaging and other items as needed

• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed

• Required to maintain food safety logs

• Ensures all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm

• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel

• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment

• Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies

• Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, and baler

• Knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing for extended periods of time (60% of time)

• Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis (20% of time)

• Frequently near moving machinery (50% of time)

• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time)

• Prolonged exposure to computer monitors (30% of time)

WORK SCHEDULE:

• The Bakery Merchandiser is an hourly position. The work schedule will generally include mornings, afternoons, and weekends, with the flexibility to work evenings and holidays as needed.

Festival Foods serves guests in over 30 full-service, state-of-the-art supermarkets throughout Wisconsin. At Festival Foods, we're not simply selling groceries, we're on a mission! Every business decision we make is based on our "Boomerang Principle"--empowering our associates to make decisions and take actions that will "Bring the Customer Back". We are proud to be a family and employee-owned company.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Job LocationsUS-WI-Portage

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date6 days ago(1/13/2021 1:21 PM)

Requisition ID2021-18280

Category (Portal Searching)Store Associate

Location : NamePortage