Bakery Associate - Apply Today!

BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading membership-only warehouse club that operates more than 235 clubs across the United States, supported by a network of distribution centers and a dedicated Club Support Center with over 34,000 team members. BJ's is known for its strong commitment to providing value and convenience to its members by offering a broad assortment of high-quality products at competitive prices. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and bring their authentic selves to work. With an emphasis on service excellence and operational efficiency, BJ's Wholesale Club aims to enhance the shopping experience for families and communities they serve. Working at BJ's means being part of a dynamic team focused on delivering outstanding member service through teamwork, integrity, and accountability. Beyond competitive wages starting at $16.75 per hour, BJ's provides numerous benefits including weekly pay, eligibility for free memberships, generous time-off programs, and comprehensive health and retirement plans. Employees enjoy various medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to evolving personal and family needs alongside 401(k) plans with company matches. The Bakery Associate role at BJ's Wholesale Club plays a vital part in maintaining the freshness, quality, and overall member satisfaction regarding bakery products in-store. This position involves proofing and baking unfinished bakery goods by strictly following each product's handling instructions and using ovens and bakery equipment safely and effectively. The associate ensures bakery items are displayed in proper quantities as guided by production charts and maintains cleanliness and safety standards within the bakery department. The role demands attention to detail, adherence to food safety policies, and the ability to operate bakery equipment efficiently. Beyond baking responsibilities, associates will interact with members by answering questions, fulfilling special orders, and providing recommendations on bakery items to enhance the member experience. They also take part in stock rotation, product inspection, packaging, decorating special orders, labeling, price verification, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces. Working as a team player is crucial; associates support club standards by collaborating with others to create an inviting shopping environment that meets BJ's GOLD standards—Grand opening look daily, ensuring products are fully stocked with visible and accurate signage, and the areas are kept clean and organized. This role also includes understanding departmental business operations through production and financial reporting to better align execution with positive business outcomes. Candidates should possess experience or a strong interest in bakery or customer service environments and be at least 18 years of age. The job involves physical activity such as moving on non-hard surfaces, bending, reaching, and lifting items up to 30 pounds or more with assistance, and exposure to temperature variations from freezers and ovens. This indoor position requires maintaining high safety and sanitation standards to uphold the quality of bakery products and overall customer satisfaction at BJ's Wholesale Club.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior bakery or food handling experience beneficial
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently, and with assistance heavier loads
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and bakery production charts
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Capable of working in temperature variations including freezers and ovens
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays