Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that provides quality goods and services to its members at exceptional value. Known for its vast selection of products including groceries, electronics, home goods, and more, Sam's Club operates as a subsidiary of Walmart, one of the largest retail corporations globally. With a focus on efficiency, teamwork, and member satisfaction, Sam's Club offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers.

The Bakery Department Lead at Sam's Club plays a crucial role in ensuring the bakery section of the club delivers an outstanding experience to members through high-quality products and exceptional service. The role involves supervising hourly associates within the bakery department, driving sales, and maintaining operational excellence. As a Bakery Department Lead, you will foster collaboration with other team leaders to meet the overall goals of the club and ensure member expectations are consistently exceeded. This leadership position requires a deep knowledge of bakery products, production processes, safety standards, and customer service.

In this role, you will act as a team leader, mentor, and expert in bakery operations. You will be responsible for overseeing daily activities in the bakery, from production to merchandising, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Your leadership will help create a positive work culture that emphasizes respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and support business decisions.

Sam's Club offers competitive pay for this position with an hourly wage range of $26.00 to $34.00, plus performance-based bonuses and other comprehensive benefits. Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance are offered. Paid time off benefits include vacation time, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. Other perks include disability coverage, company discounts, military leave pay, and education benefits through the Live Better U program.

This position is ideal for candidates with at least 6 months of experience in a bakery production environment or in supervising a team. Preferred qualifications include bakery production skills such as decorating and food safety certification. The position is located at the Sam's Club facility in Aurora, Colorado. Sam's Club is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and values employees who embody integrity, respect, and a customer-first mindset. Joining the Sam's Club team means being part of a community that strives for excellence, innovation, and inclusivity while making a positive impact on members and associates alike.