Bakery Clerk — Sea Mart Quality Foods

Who We Are

Sea Mart Quality Foods is more than a supermarket; we are a Sitka landmark. Located on an island community with only 14 miles of road, we serve as the primary gateway for our neighbors' daily needs. As a 24-hour independently owned and operated store, we embrace the "Spirit of Alaska" through a deep commitment to our community and a "first-and-last" touchpoint hospitality model. Our history is rooted in resilience, navigating the complexities of island logistics where every product represents a journey by barge. We pride ourselves on being the stabilizing force that keeps Sitka stocked, secure, and welcomed.

You Will Be

• The Ambassador of Freshness: You are the face of our bakery department, ensuring every guest finds the highest quality treats, breads, and cakes for their families.
• The Visual Merchandiser: You take pride in the vibrant presentation of our bakery cases, mastering the art of "culling" and display to ensure a "Gold Standard" appearance.
• The Sanitation Guardian: You champion a "clean-as-you-go" environment, understanding that food safety and meticulous rotation are the foundations of a professional bakery.

What You Will Do (Entry Level 1 - Core Responsibilities)

• Execute Merchandising: Perform daily stocking of ambient and temperature-controlled bakery cases, ensuring all items are visually appealing and fully stocked.
• Strict Rotation & FIFO: Perform meticulous rotation of fresh-baked goods; cull products past their peak freshness to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Sanitation Excellence: Maintain a sterile environment by adhering to rigorous "clean-as-you-go" protocols for all bakery displays, shelving, and prep areas.
• Proactive Hospitality: Assist customers with product inquiries and specialized order intake; guide guests through the store with proactive helpfulness.
• Labeling Integrity: Ensure all products are accurately labeled with correct pricing and "best by" dates.

Advanced Responsibilities (Specialist Level 2 & Lead Level 3)

Internal promotions to these levels are based on operational need and labor budgeting. Candidates with prior comparable experience may be identified for these tracks.

• Specialist (Level 2):Logistics & Order Mastery. Manages the intake of bakery freight and verifies invoice accuracy. Acts as the technical point of contact for complex special orders and oversees specialized merchandising for seasonal displays.
• Lead (Level 3):Operational Bridge. A senior expert providing technical leadership to both Deli and Bakery teams. Ensures specialized orders are executed with zero-variance accuracy and serves as the primary assistant to the Shift Supervisors and the Service Deli and Bakery Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: None required; we are a "Teaching Store" and will train the right attitude.
• Age Requirement: 18+ Years Old (Required for environmental safety in the bakery where hazardous equipment is used).
• Certifications: Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Food Workers Card within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Dynamic Mobility: Ability to stand for a 4–8 hour shift, lift up to 30 lbs, and navigate between the sales floor and walk-in freezers.
• Heat & Noise Exposure: Ability to work safely near commercial bakery ovens and remain productive in a high-energy environment with industrial equipment noise.
• Manual Dexterity & Precision: Hand-eye coordination for precision tasks such as labeling, packaging delicate baked goods, and handling specialized guest orders.
• Sensory Awareness: Ability to visually distinguish quality markers (color/texture) and hear equipment safety alarms or overhead pages.

Pay Transparency

• Pay Range: $17.00 - 20.00 hourly. Starting rates vary by level, experience, and current operational needs.
• Overtime: This is an hourly position subject to Alaska's 8-hour daily overtime laws.

Disclaimer

Sea Mart Quality Foods is an equal opportunity employer. This job description provides a high-level overview of the Bakery Clerk roles and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.

To complete your application please provide two professional references. These references should be from individuals who can speak on your skills, experience, and work ethic. Please ensure that you have these references ready to provide upon request.