bakery clerk

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• Bakery
• Food service establishment

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• 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
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Portion and wrap foods
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Food safety / handling skills
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Type of product

• Food and food products
• Nutrition and health products

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits