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JOB FUNCTION:Support Bakery/Deli department operations including department readiness, staffing, supervision, price maintenance, policies and procedures, inventory preparation, department financial goals and objectives, department cleanliness, and safe use of equipment and tools.

\ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

\ 1. Bakery/Deli clerk will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.\ 2. Bakery/Deli Clerk may offer deli meat/cheese product samples if customers inquire about.\ 3. Bakery/Deli Clerk will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.\ 4. Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.\ 5. Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.\ 6. Properly use all kitchen equipment in bakery/deli department such as: computerized scales, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, proofers, slicers (automated and manual), steamers, and (gas) stove according to company guidelines.\ 7. Prepare foods according to the cooking instructions, and by maintain current food temperature logs.\ 8. Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.\ 9. Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients in merchandise.\ 10. Check product quality to ensure freshness by review \"sell by\" dates and inform department manager.\ 11. Label and stock department merchandise as directed by department manager.\ 12. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.\ 13. Understand the store\'s layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.\ 14. Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.\ 15. Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products to customers.\ 16. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. Immediately notify department manager and/or store manager of equipment temperature issues\ 17. Promote trust and respect among associates.\ 18. Help to provide an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding