Bakery Shift Lead — Fresh Foods Team Builder

Foodstuffs North Island; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Bakery Shift Leader to oversee daily operations in a busy fresh foods environment. You’ll lead from the floor, ensuring smooth shifts, great team morale, and superb customer experiences.

You don’t need to be a qualified baker; the role emphasizes leadership, organisation, and hands‑on involvement to keep production and presentation at top standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery, fresh foods department, or food production environment.
• Leadership from the floor in a busy fresh food setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Bakery team during your shift.
• Work alongside the team to ensure daily tasks and production are completed.
• Keep bakery displays full, fresh and appealing.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, quality and food safety.
• Assist with preparation, packing and presentation of bakery range.
• Assist customers and manage enquiries, including cake orders.
• Organise workload and keep the team focused during busy periods.
• Monitor stock levels, wastage and department standards.
• Ensure cleaning and closing procedures are completed to a high standard.
• Support the Bakery Manager and leadership team with day‑to‑day running.
• Lead by example and foster a positive, productive team environment.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Bakery Shift Leader to oversee daily operations in a busy fresh foods environment. You’ll lead from the floor, ensuring smooth shifts, great team morale, and superb customer experiences.

You don’t need to be a qualified baker; the role emphasizes leadership, organisation, and hands‑on involvement to keep production and presentation at top standards.