Bakery Clerk - Portage - Apply Today!

Indiana Grocery Group is a reputable company dedicated to providing quality grocery products and exceptional customer service to its community. As a well-established grocery group, it operates with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect, fostering a positive and professional working environment for all its associates. Indiana Grocery Group is passionate about creating excellent customer experiences and supporting the growth and development of its team members. The organization values individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere where every employee feels important and appreciated. This inclusive culture not only promotes equal opportunities but also sustains a workplace where dignity and respect are paramount. The company is currently seeking a Bakery Clerk to join its dynamic team. This position is vital to ensuring that customers receive outstanding service while maintaining the bakery department's standards of cleanliness, organization, and product quality. The role involves various responsibilities that contribute directly to the smooth operation and overall customer satisfaction within the grocery store environment. This is a hands-on role suitable for individuals who enjoy engaging with customers, handling bakery products, and maintaining an inviting and sanitary workspace. The Bakery Clerk will assist customers with their bakery needs, answer questions, and take orders, providing a friendly and helpful service experience. Stocking and rotating bakery products to ensure freshness and quality is a crucial part of the job, alongside inspecting products regularly and properly facing merchandise to keep displays attractive and well-organized. The role also includes the operation of bakery equipment such as scales and industrial mixers, as well as preparing and packaging bakery items. Cleanliness and sanitation are key priorities, with responsibilities extending to sanitizing the department, managing the back room, and maintaining the cooler and freezer areas. The Bakery Clerk is also expected to receive and organize deliveries efficiently, ensuring that stock is rotated and placed correctly for optimal freshness and accessibility. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude towards customer service, a pleasant personality, and a strong willingness to learn and follow directions. Good hand-eye coordination and effective memory skills are also important to perform the duties seamlessly. Working in a grocery bakery environment requires exposure to varying temperatures, including brief periods in cooler and freezer sections, manageable within a typical work shift. Indiana Grocery Group strongly supports a safe and supportive work atmosphere, encouraging professional growth and teamwork, making this Bakery Clerk position an excellent opportunity for those looking to build their career in the grocery or food service industry. This employment opportunity is perfect for candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver excellent customer experiences every day.

• Positive customer service attitude
• pleasant personality
• effective memory skills
• good hand eye coordination
• dependability
• ability to follow directions
• strong willingness to learn