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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Bakery Clerk

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 12
Part-timeSanta Maria, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1–2 years of bakery experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
  • Be dependable and reliable, and be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Have an outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude when interacting 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.
  • Be able to perform general housekeeping in the department and clean and sanitize the work area, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
  • Be able to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed, and use scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
  • Be able to stand continuously for up to 3 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift; vertically transfer trays up to 5 pounds from 7 to 64 inches for up to 10 hours; and vertically or horizontally transfer items up to 40 pounds from 5 to 36 inches, across distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
  • Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Bakery Manager in preparing, baking, packaging, pricing, and merchandising baked goods.
  • Provide customer service and ensure bakery items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, while maintaining cleanliness in the Bakery department.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary bakery area and equipment, including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills and hazardous debris, and sweeping.
  • Stock, fill, and face products; ensure pricing accuracy; examine product rotation; and discard outdated or spoiled items.
  • Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.

About the Company

Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as a specialty grocery retailer focused on natural and organic foods. It runs more than 400 stores in 24 states, offering a curated selection that mirrors a farmers market, including produce, organic options, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, meat and dairy, and natural body care. Stores are smaller (about 23,000 square feet) to emphasize freshness and efficiency, with a strong distribution network to keep products fresh. A major part of its offering is private-label products (over 2,400 items) that made up about 23% of sales in late 2024, helping margins and loyalty. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on hard-to-find natural and specialty items, health-focused categories (plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo), and a farm-market shopping vibe, rather than competing as a traditional grocery store. Its goal is to make natural foods more accessible and affordable while serving as a complementary destination for health-minded shoppers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2002

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