Assistant Bakery Manager

About the role

As an Assistant Bakery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market, you will help deliver an extraordinary customer service experience in a fast-paced, friendly environment. You’ll manage and lead Bakery Clerks, assist the Bakery Manager in daily operations, and contribute to one of the fastest-growing retailers focused on healthy choices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Handle ordering, inventory controls, and product quality supervision for the Bakery team.
• Execute rotation of merchandise and build displays.
• Monitor incoming cases for damaged items.
• Ensure excellent customer service and monitor the quality of Bakery products.
• Unload and sort store deliveries, operate and maintain bakery equipment.
• Enforce company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, ensuring team compliance.
• Answer phones and take special orders.
• Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas, tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
• Operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Accurately weigh and label products using scales and weight measures.
• Stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Vertically transfer trays up to 5 lbs. from 7” to 64” for up to 10 hours.
• Vertically and horizontally transfer items up to 40 lbs. from 5” to 36” for distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations; maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of two years’ retail grocery experience and two years’ supervisory experience.
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and strong customer interaction skills.
• Good communication skills; ability to give and take direction in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family’s health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all Sprouts purchases.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food, and fun.
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements apply).
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid holidays.
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Why Sprouts

Sprouts Farmers Market is a fast-paced, rapidly growing company focused on healthy living. We foster an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture through Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) that celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive. Join us if you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food!