Bakery Department Lead: Fresh, Fast-Paced & Customer-Focused

hyvee; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Springfield, MO is seeking a Bakery Assistant Department Manager to oversee daily bakery production, lead the team, and ensure the case is stocked with the best product. You will train new employees, assign tasks, manage schedules, monitor freshness, and maintain cleanliness and safety while delivering outstanding customer service.

If you are a bakery professional with leadership skills and a drive for results, join our team committed to smiles and helping customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years' related bakery experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide outstanding service.
• Set production schedules and assign tasks to bakers.
• Review daily production list and adjust workflow.
• Ensure freshness by rotating displays and managing stock.
• Lead and train bakery staff; cover shifts as needed.
• Maintain department standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Answer calls and take product orders.
• Follow Hy-Vee dress code and company guidelines.

Skills

Bakery leadership

Customer service

Team training

Decision making

Math skills

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years of related bakery experience

Job description

Hy-Vee in Springfield, MO is seeking a Bakery Assistant Department Manager to oversee daily bakery production, lead the team, and ensure the case is stocked with the best product. You will train new employees, assign tasks, manage schedules, monitor freshness, and maintain cleanliness and safety while delivering outstanding customer service.

If you are a bakery professional with leadership skills and a drive for results, join our team committed to smiles and helping customers.