Seasonal Sales Associate (Part-Time)
North Strabane, PA
Are you looking for part-time work during the upcoming holidays, and thrive in a customer service-oriented environment? We’re looking for a reliable individual to join our team working seasonally (October-December) as a Sales Associate at our North Strabane store.
About Us: Baking life sweeter since 1955, we take pride in creating exceptional products and providing a warm, inviting atmosphere for our customers. We welcome you to join our tradition and become part of our Bethel Bakery Team.
Position Overview: In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring our bakery’s success. As a Sales Associate, you will assist customers, maintain product displays, and handle transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service: Provide a welcoming and helpful experience to all customers by answering their questions, offering product recommendations, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Product Knowledge: Learn about our bakery products, including ingredients, prices, and packaging, to effectively communicate this information to customers and help them make informed choices.
- Stocking and Display Maintenance: Ensure bakery display cases and shelves are well stocked and visually appealing. Regularly check inventory levels and assist with restocking as needed.
- Cake Writing: Write messages on cakes with icing, as needed.
- Point of Sale System: Accurately process cash and credit card transactions using our POS system. Handle financial transactions with integrity and attention to detail.
- Sales Area Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized sales area and ensure all areas meet our hygiene and safety standards.
- Opening and Closing Duties: Assist with various tasks related to opening and closing the store, including making coffee, preparing registers, tagging products, and securing the store at the end of the day.
What We Are Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prior retail sales experience is helpful, but not required.
- Ability to stand and be in constant motion for the duration of your shift, lift trays of products weighing up to 30 pounds, and squeeze pastry bags.
- Customer-focused, with strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and basic math skills for handling transactions.
Schedule
- Part-time-20-29 hours/week
- Open availability to work varying 8-hour opening and closing shifts, Monday through Saturday.
- This position requires daylight availability, so no high school students, please!
- No late nights! Closed on Sundays and major holidays, which include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Compensation
- Starting hourly rate of $13-$14/hour, based on experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Paid Sick Leave
- Generous Bakery Discounts & Rewards Program
- Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive & Friendly Work Environment
If this sounds like a good fit, apply today to be a part of something sweet!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bethel Bakery is committed to upholding non-discriminatory, fair employment practices, and complies with all Federal, State, and Local laws regarding non-discrimination.