Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Irving, TX

4h

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; maintains a professional demeanor with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Basic knowledge of perishability, seasonality, product handling, conditioning, and sanitation/safety procedures.
• Good understanding of overall company practices and Bakery Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to frequently reach, lift, and maneuver items up to 60 lbs; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching required.
• Able to push/pull fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks; performs repetitive arm motions for preparation, packaging, and product display.
• Complies with company grooming and dress code standards.
• Requires manual dexterity and strong eye‑hand coordination; able to stand for extended periods.
• Mental alertness required to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Knowledge of basic math, weights, and measures.
• Operates telephones, pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, scissors, safety cutters, kitchen utensils, can openers, microwaves, ovens, proofers, bread slicers, photo cake machines, and other bakery equipment.
• Uses cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Uses computer software and electronic ordering systems.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays; schedule varies. Good attendance is required.
• Potential exposure to hazards associated with bakery equipment and work aids.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly Customer Service.
• Assists customers by making product suggestions, filling special orders, and offering food‑preparation recommendations.
• Answers incoming calls, resolves customer concerns appropriately, and escalates issues to the Store Director when necessary.
• Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques through telephone, intercom announcements, and one‑on‑one customer interaction.
• Possesses full working knowledge of all department positions and assists with duties including preparation, baking, decorating, and product display.
• Implements proper and efficient product preparation and packaging techniques.
• Maintains bakery case cleanliness, visual appeal, and appropriate inventory levels. Ensures the appearance, sanitation, and cleanliness of the bakery and all equipment.
• Ensures temperatures are properly maintained during all phases of preparation, display, and storage.
• Assists with scheduling, supervising, training, and assigning tasks to bakery employees; helps ensure adequate coverage and service levels.
• Assists with planning daily operations and monitoring production processes according to company procedures and profitability standards.
• Assists with preparing sales and inventory reports; participates in physical inventory every 4 weeks.
• Controls inventory to ensure proper quantity, quality, and freshness. Maintains division‑directed inventory levels, stocks/rotates products, and organizes the cooler.
• Understands and follows all opening and closing procedures.
• Builds bakery displays, rotates stock, and discards outdated or spoiled products. Maintains overall department cleanliness.
• Follows company policies and guidelines outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
• Ensures compliance with proper code dating for all bakery products.
• Maintains bakery department standards, including freshness, quality, and presentation.
• Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays.
• Performs receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating.
• Adheres to product temperature, storage, and packaging requirements; maintains accurate department records and administrative paperwork.
• Accurately completes and monitors daily log sheets, Production Charts, Sales and Labor reports, and all required documentation.
• Controls shrink and departmental costs.
• May attend and participate in sales meetings and communicate department goals, performance, and sales opportunities to employees.
• Ensures correct product temperature levels, accurate signage, and compliance with retail labeling laws, state and federal regulations, company policies, and code‑dating requirements.
• Follows all workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the sales floor, prep areas, cooler, freezer, equipment, and displays—including code‑date compliance.
• Implements emergency procedures for equipment or software malfunctions.
• Performs all duties safely, accurately, honestly, and with integrity.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

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