Bakery Clerk/Barista Metropolitan Market - 3.4 Kirkland, WA Job Details 2 hours ago Benefits Store discount Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bakery experience Serving Kitchen health and safety standards Retail sales transactions Retail customer service procedures Customer communication Maintaining an organized workspace Expiration dates monitoring Food service health code compliance Stock rotation management Visual merchandising Food service workstation cleanliness Food service cleaning Labeling Merchandising Barista experience Answering guest questions Shelf stocking Retail merchandising procedures Cash register operations Task prioritization Coffee shop experience Physical inventory counts for inventory management Baked goods Organizational skills Merchandising display arrangement Retail store product knowledge Food preparation Food ordering Tea service Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At Metropolitan Market, we believe food brings people together, and that's why it is at the heart of everything we do. As a premier grocery retailer in the Puget Sound region since 1971, we have spent over 50 years serving our communities as a best-in-class destination known for our fresh, high-quality, and innovative offerings. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to legendary service. Whether serving guests on the sales floor or working behind the scenes, we bring sincerity, care, and attention to detail to every interaction. Our stores are built on exceptional quality and guest service standards, creating an environment where team members take pride in their work and the impact they have every day.

THE ROLE

Team members within our Bakery/Coffee Shop Department are knowledgeable, food-loving individuals who take pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience. They actively engage with guests, share product knowledge, and ensure our wonderful self-serve displays are clean and well-stocked. Our fast-paced environment requires team members to successfully prioritize between routine tasks (such as product preparation, stocking, cleaning, and maintaining visually compelling displays) and immediate guest needs. We seek individuals who are dependable, team-oriented, and motivated to uphold our high-quality standards while contributing to a welcoming, service-driven environment.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'D DO

Provide outstanding customer service by tailoring your approach to meet guests' needs and building rapport through individualized service. Prepare handcrafted coffee and tea beverages with consistency, quality, and attention to detail. Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently while engaging guests in a friendly, service-driven manner. Stock and replenish products, ensuring proper rotation and quality standards. Ensure outdated items are removed from the sales floor daily. Assist guests with bakery purchases, including serving from the cake case and answering product questions. Bake, package, label, and merchandise products for the sales floor in alignment with quality and presentation standards. Maintain a clean, well-organized, and food-safe workspace while consistently upholding food safety standards. Actively participate in product promotions and focus. Assist the Bakery Leadership Team with product and supply ordering as needed. Participate in monthly inventory to support accurate product counts and organization.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

One year of bakery and/or barista experience preferred. Exceptional customer service skills. A high level of self-motivation and initiative. Ability to problem solve and have proven success working in a diverse team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Curiosity and a desire to learn. Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon business needs, including nights and weekends

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive pay 20% team member discount Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members) Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans) Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans) Company-funded disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program available to all team members Retirement plans available to all team members Generous paid time off benefits Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members Education support Career development opportunities The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, sensory, mental, or physical disability, whether actual or perceived, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.