Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Grand Prairie, TX

19h

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily
bakery operations to ensure high standards of product quality, food safety,
customer service, and associate performance. This role assists with production,
merchandising, inventory, and compliance while helping develop associates and
support department and store goals.

Requirements

• Previous bakery, fresh food, or retail experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of baking processes, food safety, and inventory practices
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to lift and handle product within company weight guidelines
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in warm production environments
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Support daily bakery operations including production, baking, decorating, merchandising, and product rotation
• Ensure all bakery products meet company quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and shrink management
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Support execution of company planograms, promotions, and seasonal programs
• Monitor sales, labor, and department performance and assist with improvement plans
• Address customer questions, special orders, and concerns promptly and professionally
• Step into department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager’s absence
• Assist in supervising, training, and coaching bakery associates
• Reinforce expectations for quality, safety, productivity, and customer service
• Lead by example to promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
• Support onboarding and skill development of new associates
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of all bakery products
• Follow all company policies, food safety guidelines, and equipment use standards
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of bakery equipment and tools
• Complete required logs, temperature checks, and department documentation accurately

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed