Full Time Baker - Admirals Thrifty Foods

Sobeys; Victoria; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee ownership plan

10% in-store discount

Virtual healthcare

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Bakery Supervisor to lead daily bakery operations and support a dynamic in-store team. You will ensure product freshness, quality, and exceptional service while driving a welcoming customer experience.

Responsibilities include supervising production, merchandising, inventory, scheduling, and adherence to food safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery operations and product handling.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support bakery team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a positive, engaging work environment.
• Oversee daily production, merchandising, and product presentation to ensure freshness, quality, and visual appeal.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage ordering, and minimize waste while meeting sales and margin targets.
• Support scheduling, task delegation, and adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Step in to manage departmental operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager or Assistant Manager.

Skills

Bakery operations

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to start fresh?

We’re looking for a Bakery Supervisor who’s passionate about creating delightful experiences for our customers and supporting a great in-store team. You’ll play a key role in leading daily bakery operations, ensuring quality, freshness, and excellent service while helping the team bring our bakery vision to life.

Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact

• Lead, train, and support bakery team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a positive, engaging work environment.
• Oversee daily production, merchandising, and product presentation to ensure freshness, quality, and visual appeal.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage ordering, and minimize waste while meeting sales and margin targets.
• Support scheduling, task delegation, and adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Step in to manage departmental operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager or Assistant Manager.

What You Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 months of bakery or related retail experience.
• Strong understanding of bakery operations, including production and merchandising.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Artificial Intelligence and Hiring

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.