Bakery Lead Full Time

Company : BJ's Wholesale Club

Location : Johnson City, NY, 13790

Posted Date : 22 October 2025

Job Details

Bakery Lead

The Bakery Lead is responsible for overseeing bakery production and operational standards within the bakery department. This role ensures adherence to company policies and procedures, maintains product quality and freshness, and optimizes inventory management. The Bakery Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities over team members but plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence and supporting overall bakery success.

A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. BJ's covers any applicable cost associated and training.

Team member engagement, member experience, consistently running great clubs with great standards, and achieving financial performance are key aspects of the role.

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities include leading bakery department operations, managing inventory proactively, demonstrating full proficiency, accurate item labeling, analyzing production and sales, sanitation and safety compliance, reporting operational concerns, executing proper product rotation, conducting quality and date checks, executing seasonal promotion execution, supporting club initiatives, routine case inspections, receiving and inspection, and inventory audit support.

Qualifications include 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, and must maintain all training and required certifications.

Job conditions include frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces, regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance, exposure to temperature variations from ovens, freezers, and refrigerators, and potential exposure to cleaning agents and bakery-related allergens.