Bakery-Production Assistant

Stew Leonard's

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

East Meadow, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Prepare, package, and label bakery products according to company standards and precise recipe measurements. Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace while monitoring product quality and managing inventory rotation.

Qualifications

You have excellent customer service and oral communication skills, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. No prior experience is required for this entry-level position, as you will be trained on all necessary tasks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Reading recipes

Food safety standards

Inventory organization

Product rotation

Job Description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Production Assistant

Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $17.75-$18.50 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

Production Assistants prepare, package and label product for display and sale according to standards, including the precise measurement of ingredients

Your day-to-day:

  • Review production plan
  • Reading and understanding recipes
  • Prepare, package, label, and date products according to company standards
  • Maintain proper product rotation and assist with inventory organization
  • Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas in compliance with food safety standards
  • Restock ingredients and supplies as needed throughout shifts
  • Monitor product quality and report inconsistencies to bakery leadership
  • Support opening and closing production procedures
  • Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
  • Assist in other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Entry level position: no prior experience required
  • Great customer service
  • Good oral communication

What you bring to the team:

  • Great work ethic
  • Problem solver
  • Self-motivator
  • Flexible
  • Honest

Working Conditions:

  • Position requires frequent walking, squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting, with a maximum weight of 50lbs.
  • Position may require repetitive use of  hands

MOOVelous Benefits

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team!

We’re all about creating a workplace that’s rewarding, supportive and just plain fun. Here’s a peek at the amazing perks waiting for you when you join our team:

Benefits That Matter

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you and your lifestyle:

  • Paid Family and Personal Time and paid Sick Time off
  • Sunday Premium Pay and Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) with company match for eligible Team Members
  • High-quality Medical, Dental and Vision coverage – including a low- cost, no deductible plan option!
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Team Member Assistance Program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Commuter Assistance (NJ)
  • Career growth training opportunities
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Scholarship Program and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Members receive exclusive deals through our Team Member Perks Program

Note: Benefit eligibility may vary depending on your employment status.

Weekly Pay + Pay Your Way!

Why wait for payday?

We pay weekly and with Dayforce Wallet, you can even access your earnings as soon as you earn them — anytime, anywhere at no cost to you.

Your money. Your schedule. Your choice.

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any Team Member or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 

Notice:
This job description outlines the general responsibilities and nature of the position, but is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, location or other factors. Stew Leonard’s reserves the right to revise the job description and assign additional tasks as needed. Advancement is not guaranteed and depends on business needs, performance and qualifications.

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 

Stew Leonard's

Stew Leonard’s began as a small dairy store founded in 1969 with just seven employees. Today, Stew Leonard’s is still family-owned and operated, but has grown to become a nearly $600 million business with more than 2,000 employees. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and was selected to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for ten consecutive years. In addition to the headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., Stew Leonard’s has stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., Yonkers, Farmingdale and East Meadow, N.Y and a food and wine store in Paramus, NJ. Stew Leonard's was dubbed the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores"​ by the New York Times, because of its costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and is featured in two of management expert Tom Peter's books: A Passion for Excellence and Thriving on Chaos. In 1992, Stew Leonard's earned an entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States."​
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