Bakery Associate

Family-owned since 1946, Glorioso's Italian Market is in need of part-time and full-time Cafe Clerks for our store. At Glorioso’s, we want our customers to have a positive and interactive experience while shopping and tasting our variety of baked goods, gelato and coffee creations. We are looking for motivated, dedicated and passionate people to enhance our bakery/café area.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting and responding to questions
• Enthusiastically selling products by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions
• Preparing and selling coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as espresso, latte and cappuccino
• Brewing coffee and tea and filling containers with requested beverages
• Preparing cold beverages and filling containers with requested beverages
• Handling cash transactions with customers using cash registers
• Taking and filling special orders for customers
• Packaging, labeling and pricing products for self-service
• Maintaining and filling bakery trays, cookie trays, gelato and display cases
• Operating the scale
• Organizing and restocking supplies
• Following sanitation and safety guidelines
• Assisting is cleaning duties
• Assisting in other duties, as assigned

Applicants with cash handling, bakery and barista experience should apply today!

Benefits of working at Glorioso's Include

• Grocery Discounts
• Aprons/Hats Provided!
• Holidays Paid.

Overview

Join our vibrant bakery team as a Bakery Associate and become a vital part of creating delicious baked goods that delight our customers every day! In this energetic role, you will be hands-on in food preparation, baking, cake decorating, and packaging, ensuring that every product meets our high standards of quality and freshness. Your enthusiasm and culinary skills will help foster a welcoming environment where customers feel valued and inspired by the artistry of baked creations. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary expertise while contributing to a dynamic food industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including pastries, cakes, bread, and other confections, following established recipes and standards
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and decorating tools safely and efficiently
• Decorate cakes and pastries with precision, creativity, and attention to detail to meet customer specifications
• Package baked items carefully for retail display or catering orders, maintaining presentation quality
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety management practices and sanitation protocols
• Assist in food production during high-volume periods to ensure timely delivery of fresh products
• Support food handling procedures that comply with health regulations and promote food safety at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience in baking, pastry preparation, or food production is highly preferred; culinary or kitchen experience is a plus
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency in baked goods
• Excellent customer service skills to engage with clients and assist with product inquiries when needed
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and managing inventory levels
• Experience in cake decorating or pastry arts is desirable but not mandatory; enthusiasm for learning is essential
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Join us as a Bakery Associate to turn your passion for baking into a rewarding career! We value energetic team players who are eager to learn, grow their culinary skills, and contribute to creating exceptional baked goods that keep our customers coming back for more. This role offers the chance to develop comprehensive kitchen experience within a supportive, fast-moving food industry setting.

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person