Bakery Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,381 - 34,302; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Discounts on purchases

Career growth opportunities

401(K) plan with company match

Job summary

A community-focused grocery retailer in San Jose is looking for a Bakery Clerk to assist with preparing and baking goods, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferably with bakery experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment that emphasizes healthy choices and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Be dependable and reliable with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to interact positively with customers.
• Experience in a Bakery role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Manager in preparing and baking bakery items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the bakery area.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer phones.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Scales

Hand trucks

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients? 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 a Bakery Clerk!

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Manager in preparing, baking, packaging, pricing, and merchandising all baked goods.


• The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Bakery items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Bakery department area.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery area and equipment, including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazardous debris from floors, and sweeping.


• Stock, fill, face, and ensure pricing accuracy while examining the rotation of all bakery products and discarding outdated or spoiled items.


• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.


• Thrive in a fast paced environment? We want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent; with 1-2 years Bakery experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.


• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes, including night, weekends, and holidays.


• Have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.


• Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.


• Be able to answer phones and take special orders.


• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floors, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).


• Be able to 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.


• Be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift. This role also requires transferring trays up to 5 lbs from 7” to 64” for up to 10 hours, and transferring items up to 40 lbs up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.


• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, while achieving and maintaining a Food Handlers permit.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.15 - $24.90 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay


• Sick time plan that you can use 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 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!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance


• 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

Get Paid Every Day

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you\'re hired as an eligible employee, you\'ll be able to transfer the money you\'ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. You can learn more by visiting the DailyPay page for Sprouts.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us! 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


• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend duties as necessary. Sprouts will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law.