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Assistant Bakery Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.30 - $24.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Sick Time
vacation accrual
Career growth opportunities
employee discount
flexible schedules
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
contests and appreciation events
Bonus opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
Short-Term Disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays

Job Description

Sprouts Farmers Market is a leading retail grocery chain specializing in offering fresh, natural, and organic products to health-conscious consumers. Established as a vibrant neighborhood grocery store, Sprouts delivers a unique farmer's market shopping experience that emphasizes high-quality farm-fresh produce, natural meats, scoop-your-own bulk goods, and wholesome bakery items. Known for its commitment to excellent customer service, community involvement, and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, Sprouts Farmers Market has rapidly grown and continues to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the grocery industry.

The role of Assistant Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market is a pivotal one within the bakery department. This full-time position offers an hourly pay range of $17.30 to $24.20, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards in bakery operations, customer service, and team leadership. If you have a passion for baking and preparing cookies, bread, muffins, and other bakery delights using proven ingredients and recipes, and enjoy working in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment, this role would be a perfect fit.

In this role, you will support the Bakery Manager by overseeing daily bakery operations, managing inventory, supervising bakery clerks, and ensuring product quality that meets Sprouts' high standards. The position demands leadership qualities as you help in merchandising the department to maximize productivity and profitability, monitor incoming deliveries for quality control, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. You will also be involved in unloading and sorting store deliveries, operating bakery equipment, and facilitating the rotation of products and display building.

This role requires a hands-on approach and a strong commitment to fostering a friendly and customer-focused environment. You will be responsible for assisting in delivering an extraordinary customer service experience by leading the bakery team and ensuring that all products are fresh, wholesome, and presented attractively to entice customers. Your ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced setting will be crucial as you work closely with team members to maintain high standards and a clean, sanitized bakery environment.

Sprouts Farmers Market takes pride in offering career growth opportunities, a flexible work schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees' wellbeing and work-life balance. By joining Sprouts, you will become part of a team that values inclusion, diversity, and continuous development, empowered by team member resource groups that foster connection and support across various communities. The company also provides unique perks such as daily pay options through DailyPay, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages promptly.

Overall, this position is ideal for a dependable, outgoing, and team-oriented individual who enjoys working with food, leading teams, and providing excellent customer experiences. Through this role, you will contribute directly to the success of Sprouts' bakery department and help define a positive shopping experience for thousands of customers every day.

Job Requirements

  • be at least 18 years of age
  • have two years' retail grocery experience
  • have two years supervisory experience
  • be dependable and reliable
  • be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • have an outgoing and friendly behavior
  • have good communication skills
  • be able to perform general housekeeping and sanitation duties
  • be able to operate bakery equipment and tools
  • be physically able to stand for long periods and lift items up to 40 lbs
  • have a Food Handlers permit
  • adhere to all health, safety, and regulatory guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of two years' retail grocery experience and two years supervisory experience
  • be dependable and reliable having the ability to work flexible schedule that changes, including night, weekends, and holidays
  • have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior have a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
  • have good communication skills
  • and the ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment
  • be able to answer phones and take special orders
  • perform general housekeeping in the department, clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
  • be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed
  • uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
  • be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift
  • this role also requires vertically transferring tray up to 5 lbs., from 7" to 64" for up to 10 hours, and vertically/horizontally transferring items up to 40 lbs., from 5" to 36", for a distance up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance
  • adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
  • achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit

Job Duties

  • assist the Bakery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
  • responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Bakery team
  • execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays
  • monitor incoming cases for damaged items
  • ensure the delivery of excellent customer service and monitor the quality of Bakery product
  • unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment
  • ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Bakery team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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