Assistant Bakery Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Outdoor recreation area

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking a Bakery team member to ensure baked goods are prepared and displayed according to standards and to support profitability through strong customer service.

You will train partners, manage inventory, and collaborate with upper management to optimize sales and food quality. The role requires flexibility, safety awareness, and commitment to excellent service in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education.
• Must be 18 years old or older; Partners must be 21+ to drive per policy.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign and direct work with upper management.
• Co-manages inventory; review historical data on sales, ads and promotions; ensure in-stock levels.
• Review profit, loss, sales, shrink and labor data with the department manager.
• Maintain and improve sales, financial results, public relations, product quality and work standards.
• Enforce quality control and food safety; rotate dated products properly.
• Inspect baked goods for aroma, flavor, texture and color.
• Assist bakery production: preparing, packaging, labeling, catering and occasional delivery.
• Decorate baked goods and merchandise displays; promote themes.
• Check inventory on trucks; ensure accuracy of inventory and paperwork.
• Promote product sales via suggestive selling and attractive displays.
• Maintain clean, safe, sanitary work and shopping environment.
• Provide friendly, customer-service oriented attitude; greet customers and take orders.

Skills

Bakery operations

Customer service

Inventory management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

In-store ordering machine

Inventory management software

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.Here’s what sets us apart:Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.Job Summary:Ensures baked goods are prepared and displayed in accordance with Company standards. Works closely with bakery personnel to promote department sales and customer service to support profitability goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Works in conjunction with upper management to train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.Supports upper management with the review of historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions. Co-manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager.Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards.Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly. Makes fine judgements about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect baked goods for quality.Helps with all aspects of bakery production including preparing, packaging, labeling, catering, and occasional delivery of baked goods.Uses creativity to decorate baked goods, promote themes, and merchandise product through appealing displays.Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays.Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Intermediate knowledge of bakery department operations.Intermediate knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.Ability to lead and motivate others.Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form.Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a bread slicer, commercial oven, etc.Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes.Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.Education, Experience and Qualifications:High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.Minimum of 18 years of age required.Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.Food Handler certification required.Manager Food Safety certification required.Physical Demands:Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.Continuously required to talk and hear.Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching, or handling.Continuously required to stand or walk.Frequently required to use strenuous finger or hand movements.Frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, or stoop.Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.Attendance at work is required.Work Context and Environment:Work is generally performed in a retail store.Frequently exposed to hot surfaces.Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).Frequently exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery, or damp conditions.Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.Noise level varies.Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.”Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.