Bakery Team Lead: Fast, Friendly Ops & Quality

Northeast Grocery; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Market 32/Price Chopper bakery team is seeking a motivated Bakery Associate to assist the Bakery Manager with daily operations, ensuring sanitation, product quality and merchandising standards.

You will help with product preparation, baking, presentation, and serving customers while maintaining a clean work area and 5S discipline. The role may involve supervising the bakery team in the manager's absence and supporting training efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support others; with strong follow-through in achieving results and objectives.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 6-12 months related bakery experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to 5S efficiency standards while providing fast, friendly service.
• Greet customers with a smile, make eye contact and thank customers after fulfilling requests.
• Maintain a neat, clean workstation per 5S standards at all times.
• Assist with bakery operations including product preparation, baking, merchandising and final presentation.
• Oversee department operations in the Bakery Manager's absence.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through product availability, quality, service and sanitation.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and maintain a neat workstation.
• Manage and fulfill customer special orders accurately and timely.
• Assist with training and development of bakery associates.
• Follow all safety and training policies and ensure the team does the same.
• Assist Bakery Manager with inventory in freezers, coolers, back rooms and supplies.
• Develop proficiency in financial aspects including paperwork, weekly shrink, transfers and budgets.
• Control shrink by following related policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

6-12 months of related experience

Job description

Market 32/Price Chopper bakery team is seeking a motivated Bakery Associate to assist the Bakery Manager with daily operations, ensuring sanitation, product quality and merchandising standards.

You will help with product preparation, baking, presentation, and serving customers while maintaining a clean work area and 5S discipline. The role may involve supervising the bakery team in the manager's absence and supporting training efforts.