Assistant Bakery Manager

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food retail sector is looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager to oversee its Bakery Department. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining product quality, ensuring excellent customer service, and upholding safety standards. The position offers permanent full-time employment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package post-probation.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Benefits

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at Fresh Market Foods

Group RRSP/DPSP program eligibility after 1 year

Access to staff gym

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a bakery or food retail environment.
• Bilingual – French/English is an asset is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations, including customer service and production scheduling.
• Train staff on following recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Completion of high school or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Fresh Market Foods is looking for a motivated and professional Assistant Bakery Manager to help oversee operations in our Bakery Department. In this dynamic role, you’ll support the Bakery Manager in supervising staff, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining product quality, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards. If you’re organized, customer-focused, and eager to lead a team, this is a great opportunity to grow with us

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily operations, including customer service, production scheduling and management, order management, and ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders
• Train staff on day-to-day expectations, including following recipes, production sheets, quality standards, sweep log, temp logs, and customer service best practices.
• Set daily tasks for staff and follow up to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards
• Support the Manager in identifying and implementing strategies to enhance departmental efficiencies
• Monitor inventory levels, prioritize products nearing expiry
• Ensure orders are completed on time and accurately; verify invoices and pricing when orders arrive
• Participate in monthly inventory counts with the Manager
• Ensure high product quality and freshness by maintaining cleanliness and adhering to production standards.
• Promote health and safety among the team, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols and Canadian regulations, as well as safe food handling practices.
• Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and provide product recommendations to enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure proper labeling and pricing, timely order completion, attractive displays, full shelves, and exploration of cross-merchandising opportunities; research new products and collaborate for effective rotation and stocking.
• Perform a range of bakery duties, as needed, including duties typical of Baker, Bakery Clerk, and Supervisor roles, adapting to changing needs and supporting the team.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time (30 hrs/week), including weekends and holidays

Wage/Salary: $53,150 to $58,240 annually (depending on experience)

Positions Available: 1

Benefits: After completing the 3 month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Maple Program and access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP/DPSP program.

Location of Work: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Experience: 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a bakery or food retail environment

Language of Work: English (Bilingual – French/English is an asset)

Closing Date: July 25, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2025

Transportation: Fresh Market Foods will pay for the one-time round-trip transportation costs of the successful candidate to our location and back to the successful candidates permanent residence at the end of the applicable work period.

Apply with Resume to: Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager

In Store: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON

Email: [e-mail]

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.