Assistant Bakery Manager

St. Coletta's of Illinois; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Medical & Dental insurance

Job summary

St. Coletta's of Illinois is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support daily operations of the St. Coletta's of Illinois bakery.

You will assist with the preparation, production, packaging and sale of bakery items while supporting adults with developmental disabilities in developing vocational and workplace skills. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (on-site) at Tinley Park, IL. Salary is $47,000 annually with benefits including vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid holidays,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking and baking in large quantities required.
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD preferred.
• Must possess and maintain ServSafe certification, or obtain within three months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, baking, packaging, and labeling of bakery products following recipes and food safety procedures.
• Support adults with developmental disabilities in completing tasks and work assignments.
• Reinforce vocational skills, teamwork, and appropriate workplace behaviors.
• Provide guidance to workers as directed by the Bakery Supervisor.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing kitchen equipment, and storage areas according to health standards.
• Monitor food handling and sanitation procedures for public health compliance.
• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for daily production.
• Support bakery sales, customer service, and special events as needed.
• Assist participants with duties while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Observe and report participant progress or concerns to supervisory staff.
• Assist with inventory organization and stocking supplies.

Skills

Cooking & baking (large quantities)

ID/DD experience

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

St. Coletta's of Illinois is currently seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to support the daily operations of the St. Coletta's of Illinois bakery. This position will assist with the preparation, production, packaging and sale of bakery items while supporting adults with developmental disabilities in developing vocational and workplace skills.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (on-site)

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Salary: $47,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, baking, packaging, and labeling of bakery products following established recipes and food safety procedures
• Support and encourage adults with developmental disabilities in completing bakery-related tasks and work assignments
• Reinforce vocational skills, appropriate workplace behaviors, teamwork, communication, and independence among participants
• Provide guidance and redirection to workers as instructed by the Bakery Supervisor
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, and storage areas in accordance with health and safety standards
• Help monitor food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with public health standards
• Assist with setting up workstations and preparing ingredients and supplies for daily production schedules
• Support bakery sales, customer service, and special event preparation as needed
• Assist participants with completing assigned duties while promoting a safe and supportive work environment
• Observe and report participant progress, concerns, incidents, or behavioral changes to supervisory staff
• Assist with inventory organization, stocking supplies, and maintaining orderly storage areas
• Participate in implementing individual goals and support plans as directed

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent, preferred
• Knowledge of cooking and baking in large quantities, required
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD, preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid ServSafe certification, or obtain the certification within three (3) months of hire
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Benefits

St. Coletta's of Illinois provides full-time employees with vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays. In addition, we offer, medical, dental, and long-term disability and life insurance 2.5x your annual salary and much more!

About St. Coletta's Of Illinois

At St. Coletta's, our mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential. Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta's of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta's meets individuals' needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.