Full-Time

Bakery Associate

Posted on 3/6/2025

SpartanNash

SpartanNash

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

East Lansing, MI, USA

Category
Retail
Retail Sales
Merchandising
Requirements
  • High School Diploma (GED) preferred
  • One year of retail or related experience preferred
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Detail Oriented
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and Produce Bakery Products to Production Planner
  • Package and Label Bakery Products per program plan
  • Merchandise Bakery Products per Flight plan/Merchandising Expectations
  • Stock Backroom with Bakery Products – Rotating and Dating Cases/Buckets
  • Notify the Bakery Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered
  • Work as a team with other departments and Stores to achieve growth in our SpartanNash Retail stores
  • Understand basic functions of adding, subtracting, multiplying and division
  • Communicate tasks, recipes, weights and measures, and cleaning steps completed to other Associates
  • Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
  • Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
  • Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
  • May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • High School Diploma (GED) preferred
  • One year of retail or related experience preferred

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Byron Township, Michigan

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc. expands SpartanNash's retail footprint by 33%.
  • Increased dividend reflects financial stability and shareholder confidence in SpartanNash.
  • Focus on sustainability aligns with industry trends towards eco-friendly practices.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl may pressure SpartanNash's pricing strategies.
  • Labor shortages could increase wage pressures, impacting SpartanNash's operating costs.
  • Shift towards online grocery shopping may challenge SpartanNash's traditional retail operations.

What makes SpartanNash unique

  • SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, enhancing employee engagement and retention.
  • The company has a strong focus on community service, awarding scholarships for outstanding contributions.
  • SpartanNash operates two complementary segments: food wholesale and grocery retail.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 18th, 2025
Spartannash Publishes Corporate Responsibility Report, Emphasizing Commitment To People And Communities

"The progress we've made is a testament to the dedication of our Associates and leaders in shaping a vibrant People First culture," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. "It is our responsibility to foster an environment where our Associates can grow, thrive and contribute to our collective success, while honoring our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities we serve."Highlights from the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report include:Prioritized Associate Safety & WellbeingAchieved a top-quartile Total Recordable Incident Rate ("TRIR") of 2.0, reflecting a 25% year-over-year reduction and an 83% decrease in lost-time incidents since 2020.Won the 2024 Theo Award for excellence in injury reduction, safety improvements and return-to-work efficiencies.Empowered Talent: Development & RetentionReduced turnover by 7% and increased 90-day new hire retention by 4% compared to 2023.Provided quality leadership development training through partnerships with DiSC, Korn Ferry , LinkedIn Learning and Skillsoft., LinkedIn Learning and Skillsoft. Welcomed 106 interns from 38 colleges and successfully converted several into full-time Associates.Fostered Associate EngagementHosted a large-scale Associate volunteer event in which 500,000 meals were packed for people affected by natural disasters.Launched a daycare subsidy program to support Associates with childcare expenses.Earned recognition as a Great Place to Work®, U.S. News & World Report® Best Company to work for and a Best & Brightest® Company to Work for in the nation.To read the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, visit spartannash.com.About SpartanNashSpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Spartannash Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced that its Board of Directors today approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, representing a 1.1% increase from its fiscal 2024 quarterly cash dividend of $0.2175. The dividend will be paid on April 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 21, 2025. As of March 10, 2025, there were 33,689,005 common shares outstanding.About SpartanNashSpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S

PR Newswire
Jan 29th, 2025
Spartannash To Webcast Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) will announce its financial results before the stock market opens on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, for the 12-week fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 2024.The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results with additional comments and details on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET

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PR Newswire
Dec 16th, 2024
Spartannash Awards 25 Scholarships To Students Demonstrating Outstanding Community Service

Third annual Our Family® Scholarship program awards 25 $2,500 scholarships to students making a differenceGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the recipients of its 2024 Our Family® Scholarship. This year, the Company set a new record by awarding 25 students with $2,500 scholarships in recognition of outstanding service to their local communities.SpartanNash awarded 25 students with $2,500 scholarships in recognition of outstanding service to their local communities."We are committed to helping our retail stores and independent grocer customers give back to the communities they serve by honoring standout students who have made a difference," said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Amy McClellan. "The Our Family Scholarship embodies what it means to serve, and it's a privilege to support our recipients' education so they can continue building brighter futures for themselves and their communities."The Our Family Scholarship program honors undergraduate, graduate and vocational students who go above and beyond in serving others. Recipients were selected for their dedication to creating better places to live, play and grow. The awarded funds can be applied to any form of higher education, from two- and four-year universities to trade schools and other post-secondary education programs.This year's winners represent diverse efforts to address challenges in their communities

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