Bakery Clerk - Apply Today!

Homeland is a well-established grocery store chain located in Lawton, Oklahoma, specifically at Homeland Store 513. Known for serving the local community with high-quality products and exceptional customer service, Homeland embraces a corporate culture that values every team member as an employee-owner. This commitment drives a strong sense of pride and responsibility among workers, enhancing the overall customer experience. Homeland focuses on providing fresh and wholesome foods to Oklahomans, reflecting the local motto "Oklahomans Feeding Oklahomans." The company is proud to be 100% employee-owned, which offers employees unique financial benefits like an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401K plan, providing them with substantial opportunities to grow their financial future alongside the success of the company. The position available is for a part-time Bakery Clerk at Homeland Store 513 in Lawton, OK. This entry-level role is designed for individuals who are passionate about working in a food environment and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. Bakery Clerks play a vital role in helping customers by greeting and assisting them politely, as well as managing the baking and packaging of various bakery products like bread, rolls, cakes, pies, pastries, and brownies. The role requires maintaining high standards of freshness and safety in compliance with Health and Safety Codes and company procedures. In this fast-paced environment, Bakery Clerks handle a range of tasks, including baking goods using ovens, mixers, fryers, and other equipment. They are also responsible for stocking, transporting goods within the department, and ensuring all items are priced and organized correctly. This role includes monitoring cooler and freezer temperatures and maintaining cleanliness using appropriate chemicals and equipment. Bakers must also work collaboratively across departments to serve customers effectively and manage miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors and managers. Homeland provides a work atmosphere that involves varying conditions from heat to cold, humidity, and dust due to the nature of bakery and storage environments. Employees must be physically capable of lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. Customer interaction is a key part of the job, so excellent communication skills and an ability to handle payments accurately, including cash, debit/credit cards, EBT/WIC, coupons, and vouchers, are essential. Overall, this Bakery Clerk role at Homeland not only offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $9.75 to $14.00 but also provides employees the unique opportunity to be part of an employee-owned company. This engagement enriches their work experience and financial future through stock ownership and retirement plans. Homeland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided as needed, making it an inclusive employer of choice in the Lawton community. Those who enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced workplace that embraces community values and employee ownership will find this position particularly rewarding.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience baking or working in a bakery or similar environment
• Ability to lift, twist, move, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Capability to maintain active signage and pricing accurately
• Skill in handling cash, debit/credit, EBT/WIC, coupons, and vouchers efficiently
• Strong communication skills to respond politely to customers, coworkers, and vendors
• Ability to properly use store phone and intercom systems