Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Nashua, NH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.50 - $31.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Military leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid jury duty

Paid sick time

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Health Insurance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Family leave

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club, a division of Walmart Inc., renowned for offering quality products at exceptional value to its members. With a strong emphasis on member satisfaction and operational excellence, Sam's Club operates across the United States, delivering an innovative shopping experience that combines quality, value, and convenience. The company's commitment to its associates and members is reflected in its comprehensive benefits package, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture rooted in inclusivity and integrity. The organization seeks to maintain a safe and productive work environment where every associate is encouraged to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the company's success.

The Bakery Department Lead at Sam's Club plays a pivotal role in driving sales and ensuring superior member satisfaction in the Bakery department. As a leader within this department, the role demands a blend of technical baking expertise, team leadership, operational management, and a strong member-first mindset. The department lead supervises a team of hourly associates, fosters a collaborative environment with other department leaders, and champions the delivery of high-quality bakery products. The position involves maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards while utilizing digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and member experience. This role not only requires managing daily bakery operations but also involves training and mentoring associates, advocating for a culture of respect and integrity, and driving continuous improvement aligned with the company’s goals. Sam’s Club offers competitive pay ranging from $23.50 to $31.50 per hour, along with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development. By joining as a Bakery Department Lead, one becomes part of a forward-thinking retail environment focused on excellence, innovation, and community impact.

Job Requirements

6 months experience in a bakery production department or 6 months experience supervising a team
must be 18 years of age or older
successful completion of all job required trainings and assessments within prescribed time
ability to work collaboratively with teams
adherence to company policies and safety standards
capacity to use digital tools for business operations
commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace

Job Qualifications

6 months experience in a bakery production department or 6 months experience supervising a team
knowledge of bakery production including decorating
supervisory skills
food handler certification in food safety
ability to train and mentor team members
understanding of inventory and compliance standards
proficiency in digital tools for business management
strong communication and leadership skills
commitment to upholding company policies and ethics
capability to manage operational and safety standards
skill in coordinating with cross-functional teams
customer service orientation
adaptability to change and continuous learning mindset

Job Duties

Supervises the team within the Bakery department to deliver on the business plan
communicates department goals and executes company programs
adheres to policies and advocates for members, associates, and the company
collaborates with other team leaders to meet club expectations
maintains in-depth knowledge of bakery operations, product specifications, and seasonality
ensures compliance with quality, inventory, safety, and sanitation standards
trains and equips team members with product knowledge and production skills
leverages digital tools to plan sales and improve shopping experience
utilizes handheld technology for immediate business decisions
drives operational excellence and maintains a clean, safe work environment
plans and staffs bakery volumes appropriately
maintains inventory audit and compliance standards
produces and displays merchandise according to layout plans
identifies training needs and develops skills within the team
fosters career growth and talent acquisition
implements business processes through collaboration
supports compliance with ethics and company policies
leads and participates in teams to achieve work quality and timelines
embraces diversity and fosters a culture of belonging
builds strong relationships and motivates teams
models Walmart values with integrity and accountability
delivers results with a customer-first approach
makes informed decisions balancing short and long-term priorities
drives continuous improvement and supports technology adoption