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Assistant Bakery Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.25 - $22.25
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Benefits

competitive pay
sick time plan
vacation accrual plan
opportunities for career growth
15% discount
flexible schedules
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company paid life insurance
contests and appreciation events

Job Description

Sprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing retail grocery chain dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, fresh, and natural products in a friendly and welcoming environment. Known for its neighborhood market feel and commitment to healthy living, Sprouts offers a wide selection of farm fresh produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and bakery items. The company focuses on delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture where team members feel empowered and supported throughout their careers. At Sprouts, employees have access to diverse Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) that encourage connection, support, and growth among coworkers. These groups celebrate diversity and inclusivity, creating a supportive atmosphere for all team members.

The role of Assistant Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market is a critical leadership position within the bakery department, responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring product quality, and providing outstanding service to customers. This full-time role requires hands-on involvement in both the administrative and operational aspects of the bakery. The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager by overseeing Bakery Clerks, managing inventory and merchandise, maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety, and promoting a team-oriented environment. Individuals in this position must thrive in a fast-paced setting and bring a passion for baking, merchandising, and customer engagement. The role also emphasizes flexibility, as the schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position demands strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Assistant Bakery Managers are tasked with order and inventory control, product rotation, display building, and quality monitoring to maximize department productivity and profitability. The role also includes operating bakery and deli equipment safely and efficiently, supervising food safety compliance, and adhering to health regulations. Candidates must have a good grasp of food handling practices and be able to maintain cleanliness in all work areas.

Sprouts Farmers Market values dependability, a positive attitude, and customer-first thinking. The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a key role in creating a joyful shopping experience by helping customers make healthy food choices. This position provides a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about baking and retail management who seek a career with growth potential in a company known for its community focus and healthy living ethos.

Job Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a minimum of two years retail grocery experience
  • Have two years supervisory experience
  • Be dependable and reliable
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Have an outgoing and friendly behavior
  • Possess a positive attitude
  • Ability to interact effectively with customers
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to follow and give directions
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to answer phones and take special orders
  • Perform general housekeeping in the department
  • Ability to clean and sanitize work areas
  • Ability to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
  • Use knowledge of scales and weight measures
  • Ability to stand for 3 hours continuously and up to 8 hours per shift
  • Ability to transfer trays up to 5 lbs vertically and up to 40 lbs vertically and horizontally over distances without mechanical assistance
  • Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
  • Maintain a Food Handlers permit

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 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, and 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 in-coming 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

No experience required


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