Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Midland, TX

3h

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Department Manager in leading department operations, team members, customer service, production, and merchandising. The role helps plan production and promotional goals, contribute to financial targets, maintain product quality and availability, and ensure department systems, food-safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations are followed. When the Department Manager is absent, the Assistant Bakery Manager handles department issues, including ordering, delegation, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising. The position also performs bakery duties as needed, including receiving, cleaning, freezer pulls, proofing, baking, decorating, slicing, and packaging.

The role requires customer engagement, leadership, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. The Assistant Bakery Manager helps train, schedule, coach, and develop team members; supports inventory and asset controls; maintains a clean, organized, and safe department; and assists with keeping department books and manuals current. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of management and subordinates.
• Ability to self-motivate, solve problems, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to four hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in a freezer for up to 15 minutes.
• Basic math and computer skills, including Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while remaining efficient and controlled.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Must be flexible to work various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude.
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests in the department.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity of department team members.
• Assist with distributing information throughout the department and maintaining a positive atmosphere and morale.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through time management and delegation.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs, and contribute to meeting financial goals.
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions for guests.
• Assist with safeguarding, controlling, and monitoring department assets and implementing related policies and procedures.
• Practice safe work habits and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same.
• Ensure department systems and processes are used consistently and correctly.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager and department leadership team to plan production and promotional goals.
• Assist with coaching and developing team members in accordance with policies and procedures, with support from the Department Manager and Talent Management.
• Help coordinate and keep department books and manuals updated.
• Assist with coordinating inventory processes and reporting.
• Handle department issues in the Department Manager's absence, including ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising.
• Ensure food-safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with product merchandising, including schematics, advertised items, seasonal and promotional displays, signing, and product flow.
• Comply with retail labeling laws, federal and state regulations, and company policies.
• Perform bakery duties as needed, including receiving, cleaning, freezer pulls, proofing, baking, decorating, slicing, and packaging.
• Demonstrate effective conflict management.
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.

What This Job Offers

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