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Bakery Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.15 - $23.60
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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
Bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
short-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
DailyPay

Job Description

Sprouts Farmers Market is a vibrant, rapidly growing neighborhood grocery store that specializes in fresh, high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and a variety of bulk goods, set in an inviting, old-fashioned farmer's market environment. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and care, providing opportunities for career growth and emphasizing exceptional customer service. With a commitment to promoting healthy living, Sprouts Farmers Market supports its employees not only through comprehensive benefits but also through Team Member Resource Groups that nurture diversity and personal development, such as Inspiring Women at Sprouts and Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts.

The role of the Bakery Clerk is crucial within this dynamic and customer-focused establishment. The Bakery Clerk is responsible for the preparation, baking, packaging, pricing, and merchandising of all bakery products including cookies, bread, and muffins, using proven ingredients to ensure quality and freshness. This position requires maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery environment, including the cleaning of shelves, floors, and equipment. Additionally, the Bakery Clerk is tasked with managing inventory by stocking, filling, facing, and ensuring pricing accuracy while monitoring product rotation to discard any outdated items. The position involves receiving, inspecting, and logging bakery shipments for quality and accuracy, and requires the clerk to provide an outstanding level of customer service in a friendly and fast-paced setting.

This role demands someone who is dependable, can work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, and thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Physical stamina is essential as the job requires standing for extended periods, lifting trays and items weighting up to 40 pounds, and performing general housekeeping tasks in the bakery department. The Bakery Clerk must adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

The pay for this position ranges from $18.15 to $23.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation. Sprouts Farmers Market offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation time, career growth opportunities, a 15% discount for employees and a family member, flexible schedules, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, and more. Eligible employees may also access additional affordable benefit coverages like medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. Furthermore, Sprouts offers DailyPay, allowing employees to access their earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Joining the Sprouts team means not only taking on an essential role in a high-energy, rapidly evolving retail environment but also becoming part of a company that values its employees and customers equally, promotes healthy lifestyles, and creates spaces for professional and personal growth. If you have a passion for baking, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a company that encourages development and diversity, the Bakery Clerk position at Sprouts Farmers Market is an excellent opportunity for you.

Job Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess 1-2 years bakery experience or acceptable education and experience combination
  • Be dependable and reliable
  • Work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Exhibit outgoing and friendly behavior
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be able to take direction and work in a team
  • Perform general housekeeping duties
  • Operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
  • Stand for up to 3 hours continuously
  • Lift and transfer items up to 40 pounds
  • Adhere to all safety, health, and weights and measures regulations
  • Maintain a Food Handlers permit

Job Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years bakery experience or acceptable combination of education and experience
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Outgoing, friendly behavior with positive attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
  • Ability to answer phones and take special orders
  • Knowledge of operating knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
  • Ability to stand for up to 3 hours continuously
  • Good physical stamina for lifting and transferring items
  • Adherence to safety, health, and food handling regulations
  • Food Handlers permit

Job Duties

  • Prepare and package all baked goods
  • Assist Bakery Manager in preparing, baking, packaging, pricing, and merchandising bakery items
  • Provide high-level customer service and ensure bakery presentation and cleanliness
  • Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary bakery area and equipment
  • Stock, fill, face, and ensure pricing accuracy of bakery products
  • Inspect, receive, and log product shipments for accuracy and quality
  • Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning and sanitizing the bakery department

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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