Bakery Department Lead — Elevate Quality & Team Growth

Hy-Vee; Fitchburg, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Fitchburg, WI is seeking a Bakery Assistant Department Manager to help oversee daily bakery production and lead a team of bakers and clerks. You will manage production timelines, staff assignments, and ensure product freshness and display quality while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong leadership and math skills to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over 1 year up to 3 years of similar or related experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a bakery team and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers and resolving concerns.
• Check daily orders, set production timelines, and assign tasks to bakers and staff.
• Review production lists and manage workflow to meet demand.
• Rotate display case products and monitor freshness.
• Train new employees and support team development.
• Shift leadership in the absence of the Department Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Hy-Vee in Fitchburg, WI is seeking a Bakery Assistant Department Manager to help oversee daily bakery production and lead a team of bakers and clerks. You will manage production timelines, staff assignments, and ensure product freshness and display quality while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong leadership and math skills to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment.