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Position Summary:

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

A Lees MarketPlace Bakery Clean-Up team member plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized bakery environment during and after daily production. This position is responsible for cleaning equipment, tools, and work areas while providing friendly service to customers as needed. Working primarily in the late afternoon and evening hours, this team member ensures the bakery is spotless and ready for the next day while supporting a welcoming and professional atmosphere for shoppers.

Primary Position Duties:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Clean and sanitize all bakery equipment, tools, and surfaces after daily production.

+ Maintain clean and safe floors by sweeping, mopping, and removing waste throughout the bakery area.

+ Provide friendly and helpful customer service while performing cleaning duties during business hours.

+ Accurately receive and record special orders or requests from guests, ensuring all details are clearly communicated to the bakery team for precise and timely fulfillment.

+ Restock and organize supplies and product to support smooth opening the next day.

+ Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a hygienic work environment.

Guest Service:

+ Ensure that cleaning tasks do not interfere with the customer shopping experience.

+ Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

+ Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.

+ Accurately receive and record special orders or requests from guests, ensuring all details are clearly communicated to the bakery team for precise and timely fulfillment

+ Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.

+ Provide excellent guest service by acknowledging guests promptly and taking their orders accurately. Prepares and processes the guest’s orders promptly.

+ Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.

+ Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website.

Product Handling:

+ Stock shelves and maintain displays according to store standards.

+ Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.

+ Package and label products using a computer program.

+ Assists the department to maintain proper freshness, pricing, code dating, tare and merchandising of products in compliance with company policies and procedures.

+ Assist in the proper storage and rotation of bakery ingredients and packaging materials to ensure freshness and reduce waste.

+ Handle baked goods with care when stocking, packaging, or moving products to maintain quality and presentation.

+ Restock bakery display cases and prep areas with clean trays, packaging supplies, and ingredients as directed.

+ Label, date, and organize leftover products or prepared items according to store standards.

+ Support basic packaging and wrapping of bakery items for sales or special orders when needed.

Cleanliness and Safety:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

+ Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.

+ Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

+ Contributes towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department as management sees fit.

Team Collaboration:

+ Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.

+ Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

+ Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, sales environment with tact and patience.

+ Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.

+ Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required.

+ Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

+ Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.

Position Requirements:

+ **Age Requirement:** 16yrs+ **Food Handlers Permit Required**

+ **Availability:** Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.

+ Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.

+ Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

+ Prolonged periods standing and walking.

+ Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

+ Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.

+ Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools and Machinery:

+ Mops, Brooms, Dustpans, and Brushes

+ Cleaning Cloths and Rags

+ Spray Bottles

+ Food safe cleaning chemicals and tools

+ Trash Liners/Bins

+ Trays and Baking Sheets

+ Storage Containers

+ Slicers/knives

+ Packaging Materials

+ Scales

+ Sheeters

+ Temperature-controlled rooms

+ Computers

+ Phones

+ Any other items seen fit for role

Education or Skills:

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or equivalent. Individuals currently pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome to apply.

+ Previous experience in retail or guest service preferred.

+ Previous food service experience welcome.

+ Food Handlers Permit Required

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Good verbal communication skills.

+ Excellent guest service skills

+ Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

+ Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks.

+ Dependable and punctual with a positive attitude.

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Benefits:

Compensation:

+ Competitive hourly wage/salary.

+ Paid time and a quarter on Sundays

+ Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.

+ 10% discount, restrictions apply

+ Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

+ Paid Time Off to those who qualify

Work Environment:

+ Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

+ Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

+ Safety forward atmosphere

+ Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

**Note:** This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.