Temporary Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Saco, ME

2d • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Department Manager in leading daily bakery operations, maintaining high standards for product quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service. The role supports bakery production planning, merchandising, sales and labor performance, inventory management, food safety compliance, and the development of bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager performs bakery department duties as needed and assumes responsibility for department operations when the Bakery Manager is absent. Flexible availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in bakery production and merchandising execution.
• Competency in labor planning and scheduling.
• Competency in sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management.
• Competency in food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments.
• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Assist with planning and executing daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Assist in managing department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink goals.
• Support compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Perform Bakery Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed