Bakery Department Assistant: Lead, Drive Freshness

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being benet

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in training and dev

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced bakery environment.

You will support the Bakery Department Manager, drive high-quality product standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales and freshness. Ideal candidates have hands-on bakery operations experience, strong leadership and coaching skills, and a commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing bakery operations and customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.
• Ability to plan production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations and uphold quality and service.
• Foster a welcoming customer-focused environment and handle special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production according to sales trends.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates.
• Perform department duties when Bakery Manager is away.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Merchandising

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Bakery Department Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced bakery environment.

You will support the Bakery Department Manager, drive high-quality product standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while contributing to store sales and freshness. Ideal candidates have hands-on bakery operations experience, strong leadership and coaching skills, and a commitment to food safety and sanitation.