Bakery Clerk

Company: Belfast Community Co-op
Location: Belfast
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Belfast Community Co-op is hiring for a Bakery Clerk for the primary responsibility of fulfilling the production needs of the bakery, while also executing Production Cook responsibilities as directed. Belfast Community Co-op’s mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome. This is a Full-time position (30 hours weekly) - early morning availability is required. Starting wage is $17.45/hour. Bakery Clerks are responsible for prepping, executing, and packaging recipes according to a daily production list, stocking and rotating product, monitoring temperatures in hot and cold holding areas, and participating in cleaning activities as assigned Bakery Clerks work with a rotation of recipes that include heat-and-eat and ready-to-consume items that change with the seasons and with the evolving capabilities of the Co-op kitchen. Bakery Clerks spend the majority of their time on baked goods, food preparation, and production while performing other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Executes the morning bake, cleans and stocks the bakery case so all products are ready at store opening. Mixing, portioning and storage of cookie, muffin and scone doughs. Mixing, baking, portioning and packaging of quick breads, coffee cakes and specialty items. Ensures that all product ingredients meet department standards. Completes recipes in a timely manner. Completes daily production list Contributes on various stations as requested. May work on a hot or cold station. Uses kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to complete tasks Preps ingredients as directed, in a manner that maintains product integrity and adheres to food safety guidelines Packages completed products according to department SOPs Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include: Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share Generous Store Discount In-Store Charge Account Paid Sick Time Paid/Earned Vacation Time Retirement Account with Employer Matching Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work) Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including: Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans HSA plans with Matching Dental insurance Vision Insurance Fully Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term Disability Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, and abilities) Preferred: Experience with dishwashing in a commercial kitchen environment Knowledge of food safety guidelines Basic knife skills Minimum: Effectively communicate in a high-volume work environment Ability to assess and prioritize tasks based on external indicators Safely work in an commercial kitchen environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (in a usual workday) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, and for fine manipulation. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires work in a kitchen environment, including the use of knives, cleaning chemicals such as bleach, and exposure to varied temperatures such as walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, proximity to dish sanitizer, and proximity to commercial oven. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to maintain focus in an environment that has multiple levels of noise, and the need to prioritize demands for attention. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than the “at will” relationship. The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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