Clerk, Bakery Counter

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• In shop
• Bake shop
• Bakery

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Prepare special orders
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Draw up production schedules
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Operate machinery

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Food and food products

Food specialties

• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Desserts and pastries
• Cake decorating
• Breads and rolls

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available