Assistant Bakery Manager

Kuppa Joy•Clovis, CA

15h•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Kuppa Joy, our mission is to Love God, Love People, Love Coffee . For over a decade, we’ve used coffee as a way to connect with our community, foster meaningful relationships, and pursue excellence in everything we do. While faith is not a requirement for employment, our culture is rooted in growth, integrity, hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement. As we expand, we are committed to providing fresh pastries to each of our locations daily. The Assistant Bakery Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting daily bakery operations, team supervision, and product quality. This position partners closely with the Bakery & Kitchen Manager to ensure production standards and food safety are consistently executed. This role is ideal for an experienced baker with supervisory experience who is ready to grow into higher levels of leadership while remaining hands-on in production. The Assistant Bakery Manager helps set the tone for professionalism, teamwork, and excellence within the bakery.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of baking or commercial kitchen experience required
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and written procedures with consistency
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing daily baking and production schedules to ensure product availability, freshness, and quality
Perform hands-on baking, preparation, and finishing of products according to established recipes and standards
Ensure all bakery equipment is operated safely and maintained according to preventative maintenance schedules
Support inventory management, including ingredient ordering, receiving, rotation (FIFO), and waste reduction
Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards at all times
Monitor product consistency, presentation, and taste to ensure bakery standards are met
Address quality issues promptly and communicate concerns to the Bakery & Kitchen Manager
Model and enforce cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the bakery
Assist in supervising bakery team members during shifts, providing direction and support
Coach team members on proper baking techniques, efficiency, and quality expectations
Reinforce attendance, punctuality, and professional workplace behavior
Participate in onboarding and training of new bakery team members
Support the Bakery Manager with shift coverage, production planning, and schedule adjustments
Step in to lead shifts or production days as needed in the Bakery Manager’s absence
Communicate staffing needs, call-outs, and workflow adjustments proactively
Model Kuppa Joy’s values and leadership expectations at all times
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
Participate in coaching conversations and documentation as directed by leadership
Support continuous improvement efforts across bakery operations
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-faced environment
Lift, push, or pull up to 50lbs regularly
Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive motions
Comfortable working weekends, holidays, and overnight up until 2-4am.
Availability Minimum availability of 40 hours per week
Availability on Sundays and holidays as required
California Food Handler Certification (must obtain upon hire)
Completion of pre-employment assessments (sent via email)
Participation in a video interview as part of the hiring process