Bakery Clerk

This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies of the Bakery Clerk.  The incumbent may be assigned other duties and responsibilities.

To assist the Bakery Manager in assigned duties. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of proper Bakery conditions. Provides leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Lowe's guiding principles, core values, and vision.

• Assist in maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales.
• Assist in controlling level of damaged and spoiled/out of date products and ensures proper disposition of same 
   according to company policy.
• Maintain a friendly selling approach to customers.
• Assist and verifies that bakery products received, to ensure that  listed on vendor invoices items are 
    delivered, check product for quality, count or weight and conditions.
• Communicate and coordinate with Bakery Manager to provide feedback from the store.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, pricing, marking and restocking to ensure quality protection, 
   accuracy and product rotation.
• Implement and follow department merchandising plan.
• Keep work area maintained appropriately to ensure a safe work environment for teammates and customers.
• Must be able to perform other duties.
• Must be able to unload trucks, breakdown load and stock product.
• Assist in training department teammates. 
• Conduct department walks in accordance with Management Awareness.  
• Assist in maintaining signs, pricing, refrigerated cases and display shelves.
• Work with department teammates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies.
• Constantly interacts with teammates to ensure that all teammates understands Lowe's expectations.
• Adhere to all compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.
• Constantly interacts with customers.
• Assist in ensuring that all Management Awareness policies and goals are maintained at all times in the 
  bakery department.

Training and Experience:
•  High School Diploma or equivalent required.  College background preferred.  1 year experience in the Bakery department operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas and damp, humid conditions. Works on wet or 	slippery surfaces.  Noise level normally moderate.  Can be extreme when power tools or other equipment are in use.  Subject to hazards when operating bakery cutting equipment. Subject to communicable disease.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Heavy work- exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Requires walking 	and/ or standing up to a significant degree. Must be able to climb, stand, bend, push or pull, twist, grasp, squeeze,stoop, kneel, squat, reach, handle, finger and feel.  Subject to psychological stress.