Assistant Bakery Manager

Northeast Grocery; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery is seeking a Bakery Associate to help oversee daily bakery operations and ensure top-quality product availability. You will support the Bakery Manager with merchandising, sanitation and training, while serving customers with speed and care.

The role requires basic computer skills and 6-12 months of related experience, with a focus on safety and consistent, friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support others with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bakery Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Ensure merchandising, sanitation and training policies are followed.
• Inspect bakery products for availability and quality to maximize sales.
• Oversee department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager.
• Train and develop bakery associates to support standards.
• Maintain compliance with company safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Food Safety

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

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Delivers fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Market 32/Price Chopper customers. Assists the Bakery Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations by ensuring compliance with merchandising, sanitation and training policies and procedures. Inspects bakery products to ensure product availability and quality are maintained, maximizing sales opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently adhere to company 5S efficiency standards while providing fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service.
• Demonstrate a welcoming customer service approach by smiling, making eye contact and thanking customers after fulfilling their requests.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation in accordance with 5S standards at all times.
• Assist with bakery operations within the retail store environment, including product preparation, baking, merchandising and final presentation of all bakery products.
• Oversee department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through product availability, quality, exceptional service and sanitary conditions. Maintain an adequate presentation and the appropriate product variety to meet customer needs.
• Comply with all corporate and state sanitation regulations while maintaining a neat and clean workstation.
• Manage and fulfill all customer special orders accurately and timely.
• Assist with the training and development of bakery associates to support corporate performance standards.
• Comply with all company safety and training policies and procedures, and ensure bakery associates do the same.
• Assist the Bakery Manager in maintaining corporate inventory levels in freezers, coolers, back rooms, supplies and Deco Pac.
• Develop proficiency in all financial aspects of the Bakery Department, including paperwork, weekly shrink, transfer sales and budgets.
• Control shrink by consistently following related policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support others; with strong follow -through in achieving desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 6-12 months of related experience.
• Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Hot Environment Constant 5-8 Hours

Exposure to Cold Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours

Sitting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours

Pivoting Constant 5-8 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 75lbs

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 2400lbs

Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 100lbs

EQUIPMENT USED

Phone

Pallet Jack.

Calculator.

Dock Plates.

Stackers.

Case Cutters.

Marking Guns.

Cleaning products.

Bakery equipment/utensils.

Bread molder.

Slicers.

Compactor / Bailer

Donut fryer

Computer applications

Dolphin

Equipment used by a minor (under 18 years of age), please refer to The Equipment use by Minor Associates policy dated: June 2008.

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.