Bakery Clerk - Apply Today!

Homeland is a well-established and community-focused grocery retail company committed to providing quality food products and exceptional customer service to Oklahomans. Known for its slogan 'Oklahomans Feeding Oklahomans,' Homeland continues to serve as a trusted destination for fresh groceries, bakery items, and household essentials. Operating with a strong emphasis on employee ownership, the company fosters a work environment that encourages passion, respect, and dedication. As an Employee Owner, team members actively contribute to the company’s mission while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace where individual efforts are recognized and valued. The available position for a Bakery Clerk at Homeland is a part-time, hourly role focused on delivering excellent customer service alongside essential bakery operations within a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires individuals who have a passion for food and are enthusiastic about interacting with customers, ensuring their experience is positive and efficient. The Bakery Clerk is responsible for greeting customers, assisting them with their bakery purchases, and managing sales transactions with accuracy and professionalism. Baking, wrapping, packaging, and stocking various bakery goods such as bread, rolls, buns, cakes, pies, pastries, and brownies are key components of this job. The bakery environment demands attention to detail to maintain high standards regarding product freshness, presentation, and compliance with safety and health regulations. The Bakery Clerk will also be instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bakery department. This includes adhering to health and safety codes, managing pricing and expiration dates on products, and ensuring that storage areas such as coolers and freezers meet required temperature standards. The role involves using various bakery equipment and supplies effectively, including ovens, mixers, fryers, and slicers, as well as handling cleaning materials safely. Additionally, strong communication skills are necessary to follow complex instructions, provide information about store policies and procedures to customers, and collaborate with other departments to enhance overall store service. Homeland places a high value on teamwork and versatility, encouraging employees to assist across departments as needed. This dynamic work environment offers bakery clerks a chance to build skills in food preparation, merchandising, customer interaction, and inventory management. By joining Homeland, employees become part of a diverse, inclusive, and equal opportunity workplace that respects and accommodates individuals with disabilities. The company provides reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified applicants have fair access to employment opportunities. Overall, the Bakery Clerk role at Homeland is ideal for individuals who enjoy a hands-on job with food, desire to work in a community-centered retail atmosphere, and wish to contribute meaningfully as employee owners dedicated to serving the people of Oklahoma. This position offers a balance of customer service, baking craft, and operational responsibilities, making it both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate.

• Lift, twist, move and carry a maximum of 50 lbs., from the floor to shelving, or overhead racks in the store and cooler/freezer
• Maintain active signage and pricing in all departmental areas
• Care for signs, banners, and debris from daily operations
• Accurately and efficiently handle cash, debit/credit, EBT/WIC, coupons, and vouchers
• Respond to customers, coworkers, and vendor questions and responses promptly and politely
• Proper usage of store phone and intercom systems