Bakery Clerk

Company : Fareway Meat & Grocery

Location : Des Moines, IA, 50313

Job Type : Other

Posted On : 23 January 2026

Job Summary:

As a Bakery Clerk, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our bakery department. Your expertise in assisting customers, preparing and packaging bakery products, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential to our commitment in delivering high-quality baked goods. Prospective employees should be outgoing, friendly, hard-working, dependable and a team player.

Responsibilities:

Provide outstanding customer service
Clean equipment and sanitize daily
Prepare bakery products Pack and label items for sale
Decorate bakery items for sale and as requested by the customer
Operate oven Stock bakery items on shelves Record and report accurate inventory counts
Assist all customers in their shopping Other duties as assigned

Qualification:

Must be at least 18 years old or older
Must be able to work Saturdays
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work with others Good interpersonal skills Good verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail Basic math skills are required Previous experience is helpful but not required

Physical Demands:

On feet up to 8+ hours per day Lifting, reaching, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting Frequently lift up to 40 pounds

Typical Equipment Used:

Oven, proofer, bread slicer, knives, cooking equipment, scales Cardboard/Plastic baler, dishwasher

Work Environment:

Exposure to varying temperatures

Benefits:

Sundays Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Discount Weekly Pay On-the-job, paid training Casual Uniforms