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Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a well-established grocery retail chain based in Tyler, Texas, known for its commitment to community building and employee growth. The company operates over 215 stores under five distinctive banners, including Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's, serving customers across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. BGC emphasizes creating a workplace environment where employees feel valued, supported, and encouraged to develop their careers. The company is proud of its inclusive culture and offers numerous benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, 401(k) plans, employee discounts, scholarships, and access to a large outdoor recreation area for employees to unwind. Joining BGC means becoming part of a larger family focused on your personal and professional wellbeing. The Bakery Associate role at BGC is designed for individuals passionate about baking, customer service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. The bakery associate is responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, including cakes, donuts, and cookies, following established recipes and production guidelines. This role requires operating commercial baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough proofers to deliver fresh and attractive bakery items. The bakery associate also manages special orders, product packaging, and labeling while ensuring that the bakery section maintains an appealing presentation through proper product rotation and display maintenance. Customer service plays a vital role in this position, as the associate greets customers warmly, answers their questions, resolves complaints, and assists them in locating bakery products. The role demands adhering strictly to safety procedures to provide a safe, clean, and sanitary environment both for employees and customers. Additionally, bakery associates promote product sales through suggestive selling techniques. This position typically involves on-the-job training, with a preference for candidates having some relevant experience or equivalent educational background. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a food handler certification. This job requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and necessitates the ability to lift and maneuver objects up to 75 pounds. Working conditions include exposure to hot ovens, cold environments, cleaning agents, and varying noise levels commonly found in retail bakery settings. BGC is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a safe, drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Employees enjoy not only job stability but also continuous opportunities for educational advancement and career growth within a supportive company known for celebrating its team members' contributions. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic bakery position in a respected grocery company that values its employees and customers alike.

• Minimum of 18 years of age required
• food handler certification required
• six months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
• must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs
• must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor