Floating Assistant Bakery Manager

Northeast Grocery; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper in St. Albans is seeking a dedicated Bakery Associate to assist with daily operations and provide friendly customer service. You will oversee product quality, ensure compliance with sanitation standards, and assist in training new bakery staff.

The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma and possess basic computer skills. Experience in a similar role is preferred. Join our team to contribute positively to the customer experience while maintaining efficient bakery operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic computer skills required.
• 6–12 months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bakery manager with daily operations.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to customers.
• Ensure quality and availability of bakery products.
• Train and develop bakery associates.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation standards

Baking skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Assists the bakery manager with overseeing the day‑to‑day operation through ensuring that policies and procedures regarding merchandising, sanitation, and training are followed. Inspects bakery product to ensure that availability and quality are maintained to promote optimal opportunity for sales.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consistently work within company 5S efficiency standards to provide fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service at all times.
• Responsible for smiling, making eye contact and thanking customer upon fulfilling customer’s request.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.
• Assist with the bakery operations, within the retail store environment, including preparation, baking, merchandising and final presentation of all bakery products.
• Run the department in the absence of the manager.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through product availability, quality, outstanding service and sanitary conditions. Maintain an adequate presentation with proper variety of products necessary to meet the needs of the customer.
• Adhere to all corporate and state sanitation regulations in keeping a neat and clean workstation.
• Responsible for fulfilling all customer special orders.
• Assist in the training and development of all bakery associates to meet corporate standards of performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding safety and train all bakery associates to do so.
• Assist bakery manager in maintaining corporate inventory levels in freezers, coolers, back rooms, supplies and “Deco Pac”.
• Ability to learn all financial aspects of the bakery department including paperwork, weekly shrink, transfer sales and budgets.
• Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow‑through to achieve desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance reviews. Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills. High School Diploma or equivalent. 6–12 months of related experience.

EEO STATEMENT

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.