County Market Assistant Bakery Manager

Niemann Foods•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The County Market Assistant Bakery Manager/Bakery Manager Trainee assists with managing bakery department operations, including maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production, controlling inventory, ordering and expenses, gaining product knowledge, and preparing to become a bakery manager. The role provides superior guest service, supports the Bakery Manager, maintains product quality and department operations, promotes sales, and trains and develops Associates. It also assists with supervising Associates in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Position requirements may vary by store location, and management may add to or change them.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales per Associate Hour.
Food Handler’s Certification as required by state law; certification is provided at store level.
Customer service, communication, leadership, baking, creativity, integrity, adaptability, multitasking, and high energy.

Nice To Haves

Slip-resistant shoes with closed toe and heel.
Familiarity with or ability to use a safety cutter, apron, store-policy uniform, pallet jack, ladder, and step ladder.
Ability to use standard bakery equipment, including knives, ovens, proofers, mixers, and bread slicers.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Assist the Bakery Manager with overall department management.
Know product use and taste.
Perform quality assurance checks throughout the department.
Handle and rotate products properly.
Follow company programs, policies, and procedures.
Carry out daily operating procedures to maintain stock levels, inventory, and cleanliness.
Promote sales and offer samples.
Teach, train, and develop other Associates.
Follow Health Code guidelines.
Follow store and department policies and procedures.
Follow safety policies and procedures and serve as a safety role model.
Assist the Bakery Manager in supervising Associates, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
Perform other duties as assigned.