Counter Associate (NYC, Columbus Ave)

Magnolia Bakery

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Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The Counter Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service by efficiently handling transactions and maintaining a friendly, welcoming environment. They also manage product displays, monitor inventory levels, and ensure the workspace remains clean and compliant with food safety standards.

This role requires ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient counter transactions and friendly service. Candidates should be able to follow directions, maintain food safety standards, and understand company policies. The position involves standing for extended periods and some lifting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Transaction Handling

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention To Detail

Manual Dexterity

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Counter Associate 

Uphold the core values of the organization and its mission while consistently presenting and promoting brand integrity, product quality and customer service standards.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: 

  • Ensure customer satisfaction by handling counter transactions in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner. 
  • Acknowledge all customers with a friendly smile and is highly responsive to needs and requests. 
  • Communicate clearly with each customer in a friendly and courteous way.
  • Participate in team service to ensure each customer is served quickly. 
  • Resolve customer problems with a sense of urgency. 
  • Accomplish all work assignments with excellence. 
  • Wrap and stock desserts and supplies.
  • Place desserts out for display and monitor inventory of items out for sale.
  • Keep workstations and areas neat and clean.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Position requires standing and walking for period of 3-5 hours without a rest break (not including required breaks).
  • Occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending, and reaching overhead may be required.
  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, coworkers, and management
  • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
  • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Follows policies and procedures.
  • Takes directions well and hits the ground running. 
  • Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
  • Maintain food safety standards, including identifying and eliminating health code violations and safety hazards. 
  • Understand, respect, and maintain company policies and procedures. 

Magnolia Bakery

Since 1996, Magnolia Bakery has been committed to serving our customers delicious treats and experiences no matter where they live. From receiving desserts at your doorstep, sharing a slice of cake at one of our bakeries around the world, or experiencing new product innovations and partnerships, Magnolia Bakery is consistently creating and serving our customers for a sweeter tomorrow.

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