Deli Bakery- Assistant Manager
About The Position
As an Assistant Manager at Military Deli & Bakery Services (MDBS), you will help lead the deli/bakery department at a U.S. military commissary, serving military personnel and their families. You will assist the Deli/Bakery Manager in directing and managing 5–10 employees, maintaining customer service, meeting commissary requirements, and maximizing profits. This is a hands-on position that may require performing staff duties as needed. The position is located at Whidbey Island NAS in Oak Harbor, Washington, and is full-time. The listed pay is $24.00 per hour. The role includes overseeing food safety and sanitation, supporting inventory management and ordering, assisting with employee scheduling and training, maintaining department records, and helping ensure a safe and clean work environment. You will communicate with commissary management, monitor customer satisfaction and employee morale, and help improve department processes. The employer describes opportunities for advancement and transfers to its commissary locations in 32 states. This is not a government job.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of grocery or food-service experience.
- Previous shift lead or management experience is mandatory.
- Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
- Open availability, including the ability to work some weekends and closing shifts.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have a valid Food Safety Management Certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of the hire date.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Deli/Bakery Manager in leading the department and directing and managing 5–10 employees.
- Maintain high levels of customer service while meeting commissary requirements and maximizing profits.
- Oversee and enforce food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Help manage inventory by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies.
- Assist with employee scheduling and training, and delegate work assignments.
- Prepare, maintain, and track inventory and work-process records to calculate monthly profit according to company policy.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment that meets health and safety requirements.
- Maintain professional communication with commissary management to help meet the store’s financial objectives.
- Monitor customer satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and help develop processes or procedures to address issues.
- Maintain accurate department records documenting activities.
- Monitor employee morale and promote a positive teamwork environment.
- Perform staff duties as required in this hands-on position.
Benefits
- Paid vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year.
- Sick pay available for use during the first year.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year, eligible at time of hire.
- 401(k) plan.
- Health insurance plan including PPO medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, employee life coverage, and disability coverage.
- Growth opportunities, including promotion from within.
- Ability to transfer to another MDBS location in one of 32 states with no loss in seniority when relocating for work or school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
