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Bakery Clerk - # 27 South Gate - State (ages 16-17)
Company : El Super
Location : Hawthorne, CA, 90250
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Bakery Clerk - # 27 South Gate - State (ages 16-17)
El Super #27
Starting Rate $16.50 per hour
Do you?
- Provide excellent Customer Service?
- Love your Community?
- Love Food?
Join our El Super Store Operations Team as a Bakery Clerk - # 27 South Gate - State (ages 16-17)!
Store Location
3211 FIRESTONE BLVD.
SOUTH GATE, California, 90280
United States
Who We Are
With a rich history rooted in family and love for food, El Super has served as the supermarket of choice for our customers for more than 25 years by offering exceptional value and variety at the lowest possible prices. At El Super, we strive to meet the needs of our diverse communities through a vast assortment of grocery products from Latin America, authentic in-house service departments and quality perishable items.
As part of the Chedraui USA group of companies, our mission is to provide customers with an exceptional shopping experience with the freshest selection available across all our retail banners, and our people are at the heart of what we do.
Our team is continually looking for talented individuals to bring our mission to life. Your success starts here!
What We Bring
- 401(k) Retirement Benefit
- Continuing Education Benefits
- And Much More!
What You'll Bring
Candidates should possess the ability to:
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
- Write simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
It Would Be Extra Awesome if you brought...
- Basic PC/Outlook skills
- Retail Management Certificate
The Opportunity
Under direct supervision from the Bakery Manager, the Bakery Clerk provides customer service and conducts various tasks within the bakery. The Bakery Clerk provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service to the Bakery department. They will assist customers with bakery purchases, clean shelving and display cases. Cleans, fills, and rotates the self serve displays that are both in the front of the store and adjacent to the store bakery. The Bakery Clerk will work with customers to take special orders. They will also work with the Baker to determine which items may need to be baked or decorated. This position will also help in the department cleaning by hosing down the floors with soap and water to ensure the department cleanliness.
The working environment is typical for a fast-paced grocery store, and essential functions of this job include physical requirements such as lifting, standing, walking and kneeling as well as visual and auditory requirements. For more information, including whether reasonable accommodations may be necessary and/or available, please reference the complete job description for the position located in the store.
Food Handler Card or its equivalent certification is required for all positions related to: preparation, handling and serving food.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Frequently asked questions
Working as a Bakery Clerk at El Super involves regular lifting and moving of bakery products, sometimes up to 60 pounds. You'll be on your feet frequently, including standing, walking, and occasional kneeling, making physical stamina a key part of this role in a bustling grocery environment.
Having a retail management certificate or basic PC and Outlook skills can give you an edge when applying for bakery clerk roles in the Hawthorne area. Additionally, a valid food handler card is often required to meet local health standards and improve your employability.
El Super’s Bakery Clerks not only assist customers with bakery purchases but also handle restocking, cleaning displays, and taking special orders. This hands-on involvement sets it apart from some bakeries where clerks might have more limited duties focused solely on sales.
At $16.50 per hour, El Super offers a wage that aligns well with entry-level bakery positions in the South Gate and Hawthorne regions, reflecting local economic standards and the responsibilities involved in this physically active retail role.
El Super’s bakery roles emphasize community connection and authentic food service, reflecting their 25+ years of serving diverse customers. Employees contribute to maintaining quality and freshness, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to Latin American culinary traditions.
El Super offers a supportive environment with benefits like continuing education and 401(k) plans, even for younger employees. This creates a promising foundation for teenagers seeking work experience in bakery retail within a respected supermarket chain.
South Gate’s location near major freeways can mean peak traffic congestion, so planning shifts outside rush hours or considering carpool options might improve your daily commute to El Super’s bakery department.
The demand for bakery clerks in Hawthorne and South Gate remains steady, with several local bakeries and supermarkets like El Super continuously recruiting. Competition is moderate, especially for positions open to younger applicants aged 16-17.
One frequent misunderstanding is that bakery clerks only handle sales; however, at El Super, the role includes physical tasks like cleaning and restocking, plus customer interaction and special order coordination, requiring multitasking beyond just cashier duties.
Starting as a Bakery Clerk at El Super offers valuable retail experience, exposure to food safety standards, and opportunities to develop customer service skills. This can pave the way for advancement within store operations or specialized bakery roles as you gain expertise.