Bakery Supervisor - NW Stonefields

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

We’re looking for someone who has experience working in a bakery, fresh foods or similar fast-paced food environment and is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You’ll be someone who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, get alongside the team and help keep the department running smoothly.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support the Bakery team during your shift
• Work alongside the team to ensure daily tasks and production are completed
• Keep our bakery displays full, fresh and looking amazing
• Ensure excellent presentation, quality and food safety standards are maintained
• Support the preparation, packing and presentation of our bakery range
• Assist customers and manage enquiries, including cake orders
• Help 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 wider leadership team with the day-to-day running of the department
• Lead by example and help create a positive, productive team environment

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have previous experience working in a bakery, fresh foods department, food production environment or similar role.

You don’t necessarily need to be a qualified baker, what’s most important is that you understand what it takes to work in a busy fresh food environment and have the confidence to lead from the floor.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong people and communication skills
• The confidence to provide direction and support to others
• A hands-on leadership style — you’re happy working alongside the team
• Great organisation and the ability to prioritiseHigh standards around quality, presentation, cleanliness and food safety
• A strong work ethic and reliable attitude
• A genuine focus on delivering an amazing customer experience

This is a physically active role, so you will need to be physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting of up to 25kg.

The details:

• Permanent role: 42.5 hours per week
• Roster: Sunday – Thursday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm
• Days off: Friday & Saturday
• Flexibility to work these set days and hours is essential
• You must already be in New Zealand and legally entitled to work