Bakery Associate (2024) - No Experience Required
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DescriptionStore Support Associate (Delica Department) Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products in the nation. Customers are provided with a variety of products that you won't find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion!We're immediately hiring associates for our Delicatessen Bakery department. Experienced workers are Needed! *This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.Benefits/Perks Employee Discounts Paid Sick Leave Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance 401 K (after one year)ESSENTIAL DUTIES in Delica Department (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)The Delica Department items for Delica products include all Deli, Sushi, and Bakery items. Processing, cutting, and wrapping Delica items Maintains a well-organized back stock/cooler area Packaging food products Baking Bakery Preparation Follow recipes and must accurately measure ingredients Maintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep Ensuring proper presentation of our Bakery items along with providing a smile, greeting, and assisting customers who visit our Store. Ensures Bakery items are handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate products per Marukai' standards Unloading Bakery Items upon vendor deliveries Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality Ensures that all products are in its right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily Unpacking and stocking delica and sushi items when needed Must clean and sanitize work areas Work Environment will be in extreme temperatureCustomer Service: Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques Meets or exceeds Department's sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor Ensures a safe and clean work environment Cross Training: Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment. Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Deli Clerk experience is preferred Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aid Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, deli, and sushi meat while performing job duties.REQUIREMENTS Comfortable with working in a kitchen environment Must be able to follow recipes and accurately measure ingredients Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucksAble to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service Able to read, write, and do simple math problems Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management Ability to interact with all levels of management Has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's CertificateMarukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws. All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. #Gardena#Kitchen#Cook#Cooking