About the employer
Rangeley IGA is a grocery store in the small town of Rangeley, Maine, less than 50 miles from Farmington, part of Adams Home Town Market. Positions include cashier, grocery clerk, produce clerk, deli clerk and bakery clerk, so you would be working with customers and stock throughout the store. Housing is employer-owned or employer-arranged and guaranteed for everyone hired, with residence there required, and a second job is likely to be available.
Bakery Clerk
General information
Job duties
- Arrange and display all bakery items in an appealing and organized manner based on store plan-o-grams
- Rotate products to ensure that the older items are sold before the new ones (First in, First Out)
- Inspect incoming shipments of produce for quality and freshness
- Remove any damaged or expired items to maintain highest level of quality
- Maintain quality standards of product throughout shift, working in a damage-free manner
- Monitor inventory levels and restock areas as needed
- Assist customers in locating and selecting fresh produce
- Provide information on various fruits and vegetables as needed
- Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to the department, communicating accordingly to leadership
- Keep the produce department clean and sanitized, including display bins and shelves
- Remove products that do not meet store quality standards and dispose of according to store policies
- Communicate effectively with management regarding inventory levels, sales and any issues within the produce department
- Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of all items and update/change price tags as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Housing
Details
Rise and Shine in the Heart of Maine’s Lake Country
Imagine starting your morning with the smell of fresh bread and cinnamon rolls filling the air, mountain mist over the lake outside the window, and a friendly small-town community welcoming you like family. That’s a typical day as a Bakery Clerk at Rangeley IGA in Rangeley, Maine – one of the most beautiful and authentic Work & Travel USA destinations you can choose.
Rangeley IGA is a beloved local grocery store where the bakery is the heart of the operation. Locals and summer visitors alike stop by every day for fresh-baked breads, pastries, cookies, pies and celebration cakes. You’ll be right in the middle of it, learning real culinary and customer service skills that look fantastic on any CV.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting with baking, finishing and packaging breads, pastries, muffins, cookies and pies
- Stocking and beautifully arranging the bakery display cases so everything looks irresistible
- Serving customers with a smile, taking special orders and helping guests choose the perfect treat
- Labeling, pricing and rotating products to keep everything fresh
- Keeping your work area clean, organized and up to U.S. food safety standards
- Supporting the kitchen team during busy summer weekends and fall foliage season
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Conversational English and confidence talking to customers
- A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to start early shifts
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
- Team spirit – no bakery experience required, full training provided!
Your American Summer Starts Here
Earn solid money, master real bakery skills, improve your English every single day and finish your program surrounded by New England’s spectacular autumn colors. Spots in Rangeley are limited and go fast – apply today and claim your place in one of Maine’s most magical towns.
Why choose Rangeley IGA
Why Rangeley, Maine?
Rangeley is a legendary four-season resort town surrounded by more than 100 lakes, ponds and rivers, plus the peaks of Maine’s Western Mountains. In summer you can swim, kayak, paddleboard, hike the Appalachian Trail, spot moose at sunrise and watch the clearest night skies you’ve ever seen. When September arrives, the whole region explodes into red, orange and gold – New England’s famous fall foliage – and you’ll be living right in the middle of it.
The town is small, safe and incredibly welcoming to international students. You’ll quickly go from “the new student from abroad” to a familiar face that everyone greets by name.
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
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