Deli Bakery- Assistant Manager

Military Deli and Bakery Services; San Onofre (CA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Excellent health insurance

Job summary

Military Deli and Bakery Services (MDBS) seeks an Assistant Manager / Shift Lead for its Camp Pendleton location. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership by managing staff and ensuring excellent customer service while adhering to food safety regulations.

This position offers a full-time role focused on supporting military personnel and their families. Benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, and a comprehensive healthcare plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grocery or food service experience.
• Previous shift lead or management experience is mandatory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli/Bakery Manager in providing leadership.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Oversee and enforce Food Safety and Sanitation policies.

Skills

Grocery experience

Food service experience

Management experience

Food Safety Management Certification

Teamwork

Job description

Assistant Manager / Shift Lead

At Military Deli & Bakery Services (MDBS) you will serve our nation’s military personnel and their families at one of our 103 US Military Commissary locations. Our number one goal is to demonstrate a love for food and a passion for people while creating an excellent customer service experience for our well-deserving military customers. This is not a government job—everyone welcome!

Job Details

Location: Camp Pendleton MCB – Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $24.00 – $24.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli/Bakery Manager in providing leadership by directing and managing 5–10 employees.
• Maintain high levels of customer service while meeting commissary requirements and maximizing profits.
• Oversee and enforce Food Safety and Sanitation policies and procedures.
• Help manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies.
• Assist in scheduling and training employees and delegating work assignments.
• Prepare, maintain, and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate monthly profit according to company policy.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain professional communication with commissary management to meet financial objectives.
• Monitor customer satisfaction to identify areas needing improvement and assist in developing processes or procedures to address those issues.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Monitor employee morale and promote a positive teamwork environment.
• Perform duties of staff as required in this hands‑on position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years grocery or 2+ years food service experience.
• Previous shift lead or management experience mandatory.
• Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Open availability; must be able to work some weekends and closing shifts.
• Must be willing to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have a valid Food Safety Management Certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Great pay.
• Paid time off: 2 weeks’ paid vacation after 1 year.
• Sick pay available for use in your first year.
• Holiday pay: 10+ paid holidays per year, eligible at time of hire.
• 401(k) plan.
• Excellent health insurance plan, including PPO medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, and employee life and disability coverage.

Growth Opportunities

MDBS has a long history of promoting from within. Many Deli/Bakery Associates have progressed into field and corporate management roles. If you need to relocate for work or school, our commissary locations in 32 states can enable you to move to another MDBS location with no loss in seniority.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Federal Contractor.