Deli/bakery associate vs bakery associate

The differences between deli/bakery associates and bakery associates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a deli/bakery associate has an average salary of $30,498, which is higher than the $28,963 average annual salary of a bakery associate.

The top three skills for a deli/bakery associate include food handling, food safety and quality customer service. The most important skills for a bakery associate are customer service, donuts, and food preparation.

Deli/bakery associate vs bakery associate overview

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Bakery Associate
Yearly salary	$30,498	$28,963
Hourly rate	$14.66	$13.92
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	9,456	52,105
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Deli/bakery associate vs bakery associate salary

Deli/bakery associates and bakery associates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Bakery Associate
Average salary	$30,498	$28,963
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $43,000	Between $17,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Monterey, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Washington
Best paying company	Target	Rich Products
Best paying industry	Retail	Retail

Differences between deli/bakery associate and bakery associate education

There are a few differences between a deli/bakery associate and a bakery associate in terms of educational background:

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Bakery Associate
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Deli/bakery associate vs bakery associate demographics

Here are the differences between deli/bakery associates' and bakery associates' demographics:

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Bakery Associate
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%	Male, 22.5% Female, 77.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 6.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 6.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between deli/bakery associate and bakery associate duties and responsibilities

Deli/bakery associate example responsibilities.

Open and close deli; schedule work hour coverage; manage and monitor deli cleanliness code; customer service.
Skil in operation of kitchen equipment including slicers, rotisserie oven, mixers, grills, fryers, steamers and warmers.
Follow safety guideline for slicers.
Exemplify a model of excellent customer service in keeping with Publix's orientation towards ensuring customer satisfaction.
Control freshness by rotating and coding all products legibly according to Walmart policies and procedures.

Bakery associate example responsibilities.

Manage and complete sales transactions via POS register system.
Handle cash, check, WIC check, credit card and other card transactions.
Prepare delivery orders for other PCC stores.
Brainstorm new recipes and culinary creations to serve in in-store retail.
Work with equipment such as ovens, slicers, and wrapping equipment.
Apply toppings to bread, run divider, assure quality of product.

Deli/bakery associate vs bakery associate skills

Common deli/bakery associate skills

Food Handling, 62%
Food Safety, 20%
Quality Customer Service, 14%
Customer Satisfaction, 1%
Sanitation Procedures, 1%
Food Preparation, 0%

Common bakery associate skills

Customer Service, 45%
Donuts, 16%
Food Preparation, 10%
Bakery Products, 7%
Safety Regulations, 4%
Groceries, 2%

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