Bakery Lead Full Time

About the role

The Bakery Lead oversees bakery production and operational standards within the department. This role ensures adherence to company policies and procedures, maintains product quality and freshness, and optimizes inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bakery Department Operations: Maintain and execute bakery operational standards, ensuring efficient production and high-quality prepared foods.
• Manage Inventory Proactively: Ensure proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Demonstrate Full Proficiency: Execute operational functions of the department, including preparing, baking, and merchandising bakery items to company standards.
• Analyze Production and Sales: Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Maintain Sanitation and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including cold chain procedures and ServSafe guidelines, while maintaining proper maintenance and cleanliness of bakery equipment.
• Execute Seasonal Promotions: Execute seasonal promotions, merchandising initiatives, and special event product displays in alignment with company guidelines.
• Support Club Initiatives: Support club-wide initiatives, including inventory audits, shrink control, and performance tracking.
• Conduct Routine Case Inspections: Conduct daily inspections of bakery cases and coolers to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with Receiving and Inspection: Assist with receiving and inspecting produce shipments to verify accuracy.
• Support Inventory Audits: Support inventory audits and reconciliation efforts to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor Product Quality: Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks to uphold company standards.
• Perform Other Duties: Provide additional support across departments as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in bakery operations, retail, or food production.
• Strong knowledge of bakery production processes and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to analyze data and make process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintain all training and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification required and must be maintained in good standing.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

Job Conditions

• Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance.
• Potential exposure to temperature variations from ovens, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and bakery-related allergens.

Pay

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