Bakery Tavern Customer Service

BAKERY TAVERN CUSTOMER SERVICE

REGULAR FULL TIME - $18.50-21.50/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY – WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Your job as a Bakery Tavern Customer Service Clerk focuses on providing excellent and friendly customer service and contributing to the daily operation of the tavern, coffee/juice bar, and bakery counter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Accurately operates bakery cash register.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of bakery/tavern menu items, products, and services.
• Take orders with attention to detail. (e.g. preferences of dairy, vegetables in juice order, cake and pastry orders, etc.)
• Communicate and consult with baking and decorating staff on special order capabilities, design possibility, and production requirements.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages. (e.g. coffee, espresso, blended drinks, juice, smoothies, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked self-serve beverage station (e.g. coffee airpots, condiments, and paper goods).
• Maintain display cases. (e.g. ensure items are clean, stocked, have proper and accurate signage, etc.)
• Prepare, package, price, and merchandise bakery products.
• Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. syrups, coffee/juice bar fridge, pastry/dessert case, paper goods & packaging products, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. register, espresso machine, bagel toaster, bread slicer, etc.)
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18+ years old.
• 1+ years of experience in food and beverage serving preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
• RBS Certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Frequently lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off and Sick Time
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.