Bakery Operations Team Lead

Weis Markets; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a Bakery Department Associate to support daily operations and bakery decor. The role focuses on customer service, accurate order fulfillment, and maintaining product freshness with adherence to company recipes.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of management experience in a retail or supermarket setting; decorating experience is a plus. Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ management experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business related or food service related field desirable.
• Previous decorating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes excellent customer relations by instilling positive customer focused behavior with associates.
• Takes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude.
• Decorates cakes and other bakery products using dye, specific designs or by creating custom designs.
• Assists Bakery Manager in day-to-day functions of Bakery operations including merchandising, ad execution, associate engagement and customer service.
• Oversees department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders and supplies.
• Assists with scheduling all Bakery associates and delegates work assignments to maximize profits.
• Develops and implements merchandising plans that meet financial goals; ensures correct pricing and production amounts.
• Checks and verifies department deliveries and invoices to ensure accurate billing; may unload merchandise.
• Controls department expenses by improving operations and efficiencies; maintains freshness.
• Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
• Ensures merchandise is fresh, correctly priced with signage; removes unsaleable products.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business/food service

Job description

Weis Markets is seeking a Bakery Department Associate to support daily operations and bakery decor. The role focuses on customer service, accurate order fulfillment, and maintaining product freshness with adherence to company recipes.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of management experience in a retail or supermarket setting; decorating experience is a plus. Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers accommodations as needed.