Deli / Bakery Associate

Company:
Sweetbay blends passion, knowledge excitement with outstanding value, quality and variety to create a one- of -a -kind shopping experience for West Central Florida. Each store is full of enticing sights, sounds, scents and textures: from the abundance of fresh picked produce, top quality meats and diverse ethnic offerings to the aromatic bakery, expansive deli and well stocked grocery aisles. In every department helpful associates share their expertise and passion for food.

Qualifications:
Enthusiastic about food and food preparation. Ability to actively engage customers through a high level of salesmanship to encourage additional purchases and gain trail of new and signature products. Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job. Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Essential Job Functions
1.Anticipate and deliver what customers expect and deserve.
2.Build exceptional relationships with store associates, store leadership team and customers.
3.Package and display products according to best practice and our automated production program, taking customer demands into consideration.
4.Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
5.Perform assigned tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparation of products or setting up displays, etc.
6.Process merchandise properly, paying special attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
7.Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
8.Wash, clean, and sanitize equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
9.May be required to frost, base ice, and decorate all varieties of cakes. Personalize when necessary.
10.Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQUIREMENTS
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Exhibits the key behaviors: “Jump In”, Know Your Stuff”, “Make The Call”, and “Look Around”.
2.Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures.
3.Maintain a neat and well-groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with personal appearance policy.
4.Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
5.Assist in training other associates when assigned and certified.
6.Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
7.Work within our company’s management planning guidelines to maintain productivity.
8.Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
9.Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect
10.Develop product knowledge in all areas of Bakery Department (rolls, desserts, cakes, muffins, bagels, coffees, platters, etc.). And Deli Department (deli meats, cheese, salads, sandwich, etc.).
11.Observe and maintain company’s sanitation and food safety standards.
12.Prepare, proof, and bake product as assigned.
13.Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
1.Perform repetitive grasping, pinching, squeezing, and hand/arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
2.Lift up to 30 lbs. 40% of the time and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
3.Reach to shoulder level or overhead on occasion while lifting up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
4.Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
5.Use their hands to operate controls and feel objects, and use tools to prepare products.
6.Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.