Assistant Bakery Manager

Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients and recipes? Does working in a professional kitchen excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Bakery Manager!

About the role

The Assistant Bakery Manager is responsible for providing excellent customer satisfaction through the management and leadership of Bakery Clerks and assisting the Bakery Manager in the daily supervision of Bakery Department operations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.)
• Operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed
• Use knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
• 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, and vertically/horizontally transfer 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a minimum of two years' retail grocery experience and two years supervisory experience
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes; including night, weekends, and holidays
• Outgoing and friendly behavior, positive attitude, and ability to interact with customers
• Good communication skills; ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• 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 full of prizes, food and fun
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Company paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply)
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.