Retail Store Summer Student

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Position Purpose
This position is responsible for assisting the Retail Store team in fulfilling the duties required to operate an efficient and profitable retail outlet.

Key Accountabilities
To maintain an excellent level of front-line customer service, accuracy, and detail for all transactions and inquiries.

Responsibilities
• Operate the cash register and process the sale of merchandise
• Greet and interact with customers and monitor customers to assist the store in loss prevention
• Maintain the appearance of the store, some cleaning as required
• Stock shelves, checking for freshness - remove product if necessary
• Answer phone, takes orders for special request or large order requests
• Processes donation requests
•Ensure that the store is never left unattended, one person present at all times
•Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean environment
•Respond to customer complaints and comments
•Package product as required i.e. bagels, predeposit muffins, cookies
•Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
•Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
•Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
oKeep work area clean and clear of hazards

Skills, Experience & Qualifications
•Strong front-line customer service skills
•Strong organizational skills
•Service oriented --- high need to please
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal & written)
•High level of accuracy and detailing
•Proficient and dependable

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience 

Preferred
•High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The majority of work in the retail store outlet requires employees to stand on their feet for the entire 8-12 hour shift
•Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions
•Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.