Sarkis Pastry is a family-owned bakery and café serving our community for over 40 years. We specialize in fresh baklava, Middle Eastern pastries, cookies, croissants, cakes, and specialty desserts. We're looking for a friendly and reliable Sales Associate to join our team and help deliver the warm, welcoming experience our customers have loved for decades. Responsibilities Greet and assist customers with a positive, customer-focused attitude Provide product knowledge and recommendations to help customers choose baked goods, pastries, and café beverages Operate the POS system to process orders and payments accurately Prepare and package pastries, cookies, and cakes for takeout or display Maintain a clean and organized front counter and display cases Restock bakery cases and café supplies as needed Assist with light café beverage preparation (coffee, tea, etc.) Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times Qualifications Previous experience in food service, retail, or hospitality preferred, but not required Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented Basic math skills for handling transactions Bonus: Experience preparing espresso drinks or operating a commercial coffee machine Job Type: Part-time Pay: $ $18.50 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Work Location: In person