Prepared Foods Team Baker Seasonal - Easthampton

Job Details

Job Location: River Valley Co-op Easthampton - Easthampton, MA 01027

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Open Availability

Status: Reports to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager

Pay Level: II, non-exempt.

Purpose: Bake tasty and natural baked goods, provide helpful customer service, and build displays to help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor, and customer service.

• Mix and bake a varied assortment, including cookies, scones, muffins, ring cakes, layer cakes, coffee cakes, bars, and pies as directed by the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.
• Plan and maintain attractive, fully stocked service and Grab-and-Go dessert sections.
• Plan and maintain appropriate cross‑merchandise pairings with our seasonal deli fare.
• Visit other stores for comparison on price, display, and variety.
• Provide product information for customers, staff, and newsletters.
• Assist with special orders and always provide prompt, friendly, and respectful customer service to all customers.
• Record waste using proper shrink sheets.
• Clean up spills, sweep, mop, and polish the work area.
• Maintain department cleanliness and functionality.
• Participate in all inventory counts.
• Maintain department tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Read and initial daily deli communication logs.

• Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.

• Organized attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity with department equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in close quarters with many team members.
• Ability to communicate in a positive tone with all team members and customers.
• Ability to work varied shifts beginning at 4 am and ending after 10 pm.
• Neat appearance and a personable attitude.
• Ability to come to work on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock.
• Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to follow through on commitments while handling multiple demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functional job duties.

River Valley Co-op is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.