$16.45 to $19.58 PER HOURGENERAL PURPOSE:The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all fresh-baked products in the bakery. This person will be following recipes to bake rolls, doughnuts, bagels, cookies, sweet rolls, muffins, brownies, etc. This person will also assist customers when necessary and provide exceptional customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Shares accountability with Bakery Manager for production levels, product assortment, product inventory levels and product qualityFollows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the bakery providesResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product rotation and inventory levels for the bakeryConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad itemsEnsures the bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceDelivers excellent customer service to all customersFollows production sheets and adheres to product rotation to ensure appropriate levels of Harmons fresh baked productsMARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED preferred; 1 year of bakery experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Current Food Handler’s PermitExperience mixing, proofing and baking quickly, efficiently and with quality, professional resultsAbility to read and follow a recipeBasic math skills used to half or double recipesEnjoys working with, handling and eating cookies, breakfast pastries and various other bakery productsKnowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for sweet goodsAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associatesAbility to handle conflict in a professional and appropriate mannerMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused and consistentAbility to work weekends, evenings and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entirety of each shift and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.