Bakery Sales Associate

pLooking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it#39;s associates and communities? That#39;s WEIS!/pp/pp/pdivdivdivdivdivdiv/div/div/div/div/div/divdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp/ppbLocation Address:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divdiv/div/div331 North Reading Roadp style="text-align:left"bJob Description:/b/ppbESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/b/pp/ppThe associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:/pp/pulliKeeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand. Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products. Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner./liliTakes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude. Determines what the customer is looking for in terms of size, flavor, and appearance./liliSets up special-order tables during peak hours and shopping days. Sets bakery cases and builds displays as needed. May also be required to write on cakes./liliEnsures that merchandise is fresh, in saleable condition and properly priced with the correct signage. Handles spoiled and damaged product, or product that is close to expiration, according to company procedures and standards. Removes product that is not saleable to ensure quality./liliMay assist with the production of breads, pastries and other baked goods to sell. Adheres to use of production logs and company approved recipes./liliResponsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Disposes of trash properly./liliMay assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained –training provided)./liliMay assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided./liliAssists in minimizing shrink and controlling damages. Reports shortages or overages to manager./liliEnsures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance./liliResponsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc./liliMay also be called upon to assist in other departments./li/ulp/ppbSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/b/pp/ppThis position currently has no supervisory responsibilities./pp/ppbQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/b/pp/ppTo perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:/pp/ppCompleted or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:span  /spanWeis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets./p