About the Role
BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team, responsible for preparing and displaying bakery goods while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness within the bakery department.
Responsibilities
- Proofs and bakes all unfinished bakery goods by following product handling information using ovens and/or other equipment.
- Unpacks bakery goods from the freezer and displays proper amounts based on bakery production chart recommendations.
- Maintains all cleaning and safety standards within the bakery department.
- Answers questions and recommends bakery items.
- Answers Member calls and takes special orders.
- Uses bakery production charts as a guide for production and display needs.
- Gathers products to be prepared for the next business day.
- Packages freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, cakes, and other items as needed.
- Decorates special order or case product.
- Rotates and stores bakery products following proper work methods on food safety, food freshness, and product handling policies and procedures.
- Receives, inspects, and stores bakery shipments.
- Ensures that all products are fresh and meet company quality standards.
- Checks for out-of-date products daily and follows salvage and stale product policies and procedures.
- Generates labels and price tickets for bakery goods and performs price check functions when necessary.
- Ensures all items are accurately priced.
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment, display fixtures, and food surfaces in the bakery, including ovens, cooking utensils, refrigerated cases, display racks, and tables.
- Operates and handles bakery equipment using proper work methods in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains all club policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
- Carries out job functions and responsibilities as assigned.
- Supports the application of club policies, procedures and compliance.
- Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address any and all concerns and to escalate any concerns, as appropriate.
- Ensures a safe and positive environment for our members and each other.
- Embraces inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect.
- Works as a team to achieve goals.
- Moves with speed and agility in everything we do.
- Innovates and adapts so we can move as fast as the world around us.
- Maintains a friendly and positive attitude.
- Delivers service excellence through all points of contact.
- Resolves and deescalates to address every member concern.
- Ensures a safe and positive environment and experience for the members.
- Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards.
- Greets, Anticipates, and Appreciates (GAA).
- Ensures Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean standards.
- Works as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily.
- Works with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD - Grand opening look daily.
- Ensures all items are stocked and promotional plans are executed.
- Maintains visible accurate signage.
- Ensures the bakery is clean and organized, inside and out.
- Understands how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for the department.
- Sees the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business.
Requirements
- Experience working in a bakery or customer service oriented environment preferred.
- Knowledge of bakery products preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.
Skills
- Food safety
- Food freshness
- Product handling
- Customer service
- Baking
- Decorating
- Inventory management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Equipment operation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude
- Familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT, is recognized and valued.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Preferred experience in bakery or customer service
Salary/Compensations
- $17.25 - $20.70
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Free BJ's Memberships
- Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, jury duty leave)
- Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA, flexible spending account options)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
About the Company
- BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day.
- Our team is built on purpose and opportunity.
- At BJ's Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future.
