Lawrence - Bakery Cooperator FT

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Full Time Lawrence, KS, US

Salary Range: $15.16 To $16.16 Hourly

Do you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and creating delicious baked goods? The Merc Co+op is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic team member to join our Bakery Department!

Whether you re just starting your career or looking for a new opportunity, we d love to meet you. Previous bakery experience is not required—we re happy to train someone who has a positive attitude, enjoys working as part of a team, and is eager to learn.

This position requires early morning availability (as early as 5:00 a.m.) and a commitment to being reliable, punctual, and ready to help create the fresh products our customers love every day.

Bakery Cooperators are entry-level members of our bakery team who work alongside experienced Specialists and the Bakery Manager to prepare fresh baked goods, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a clean, organized department.

• Work alongside other Bakery Cooperators, Specialists and Managers to complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties.
• Provide friendly, prompt, and helpful customer service in person and over the phone.
• Learn and follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions, accidents, or maintenance concerns to store management.
• Help train and support new team members by modeling department standards.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and other department projects as assigned.
• Learn about cooperative ownership, store products, and seasonal promotions.
• Arrive to work on time and ready to contribute.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

• Carefully and safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment.
• Package, label, stock, and rotate products while keeping displays full and inviting.
• Assist customers by answering questions about bakery items, ingredients, flavors, and preparation.
• Take bakery orders in person and over the phone.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures throughout every shift.
• Ensure products, ingredients, and supplies are properly stored, labeled, and rotated.
• Help manage bakery inventory and maintain fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Assist with production and packaging lists.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe bakery department, including equipment, coolers, backstock, and storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and participate in department meetings and daily huddles.

Starting Pay: $15.16–$16.16 per hour, based on experience.

• 20% Employee Discount
• Paid Vacation & PTO Accrual
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (up to 3%)
• Birthday & Service Anniversary Recognition

• Stand and walk for up to 90% of each shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Work in temperatures ranging from freezers and coolers to hot bakery environments.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments.
• Safely work with cleaning solutions and sharp tools while following all safety procedures.

We re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Is flexible and able to adapt to changing department needs.
• Can follow written, verbal, or demonstrated instructions.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can prioritize tasks and solve practical problems.
• Can perform basic math, including counting, addition, subtraction, and recording information.
• Previous food service experience is helpful but not required.

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