Bakery Associate

Job Summary

Proofs and bakes all unfinished bakery goods by following each item’s 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, including safe handling and storage instructions. Maintains all cleaning and safety standards within the bakery department.

• Answer questions and recommend bakery items.
• Answer member calls and take special orders.
• Proof and bake all unfinished bakery goods following product handling information.
• Use bakery production charts as a guide for production and display needs.
• Gather products to be prepared for the next business day.
• Package freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, cakes, and other items as needed.
• Unpack bakery goods from the freezer and display proper amounts based on production chart recommendations.
• Decorate special order or case product.
• Rotate and store bakery products following proper work methods on food safety, food freshness, and product handling policies and procedures.
• Receive, inspect, and store bakery shipments.
• Ensure all products are fresh and meet company quality standards.
• Check for out‑of‑date products daily and follow salvage and stale product policies and procedures.
• Generate labels and price tickets for bakery goods and perform price check functions when necessary.
• Ensure 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.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment using proper work methods in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain all club policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance, which is an essential function of this job.

Experience working in a bakery or customer service‑oriented environment preferred. Knowledge of bakery products preferred. At least 18 years of age.

• Most of the time is spent moving about non‑hard surfaces.
• May require bending, pulling, reaching, pushing, and/or stooping to examine or scan merchandise.
• Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds; may require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects greater than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Located in a comfortable indoor environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• May require frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

$18.25 - $21.90 per hour.

• Weekly Pay:
  Get paid every week.
• Free BJ’s Memberships:
  Complimentary Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Choose from three medical plans, and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
  Company match available to team members 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
  Purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.