Assistant Bakery Manager

Weis Markets•Callaway, MD

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager with day-to-day bakery operations and supervises department associates in partnership with, or in the absence of, the department manager. The role focuses on customer service, bakery production and decorating, merchandising, inventory control, product freshness and quality, staffing, training, and cost control. The associate may perform Bakery Manager duties in their absence and may also be asked to assist other departments. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment. An associate or bachelor's degree in a business- or food-service-related field is desirable, and previous decorating experience is preferred. Pay starts at $17 per hour and goes up to $25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or food-service-related field.
Previous decorating experience.

Responsibilities

Promote excellent customer relations by encouraging positive customer-focused behavior, greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
Take customer orders by phone or in person, determine the requested size, flavor, and appearance, and create decorated products in a timely manner.
Decorate cakes and other bakery products using dyes, specified or custom designs, creams, frostings, and fillings; make icing and follow company-approved recipes.
Assist the Bakery Manager with merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service; perform the manager's duties in their absence.
Oversee department inventory by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders, and supplies, and ensure successful period-end physical inventories.
Assist with scheduling, training, recognizing performance, and delegating work assignments to use associate capabilities effectively and maximize department profits; use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
Develop and implement merchandising plans that meet financial goals; stay informed about weekly ads and specials, ensure accurate pricing and production quantities, and enforce production-log policies.
Check department deliveries and invoices for accuracy; help unload and move merchandise as needed; follow receiving, dating, restocking, and product-rotation practices; monitor product quality and freshness; break down deliveries.
Control department expenses through operational improvements and efficiencies, labor-cost control, and reduction of damage, spoilage, and shrink.
Ensure associates follow company recipes; maintain freshness by removing and recording out-of-code products; complete required product logs.
Keep the bakery stocked and appealing, make product suggestions, answer questions, and resolve customer concerns courteously.
Ensure merchandise is fresh, saleable, correctly priced, and properly signed; handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
Assist with producing breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed, following production logs and company-approved recipes.
Maintain smooth department workflow by cooperating with coworkers and superiors and continually improving job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist in other departments when called upon.
Supervise department associates in partnership with, or in the absence of, the department manager.

Benefits

Minimum essential coverage plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Scholarship program.
Associate discount programs.
Auto and home insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Purchasing power program.
Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.