Assistant Prepared Foods Manager- Bakeshop

Healthy Living•South Burlington, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager – Bake Shop is dedicated to delivering exceptional baked goods while serving as the primary point of contact for the team. This role is key in overseeing daily operations, leading the production of high-quality products, and ensuring efficiency and timeliness in the creation of baked goods. The Assistant Manager – Bakeshop also emphasizes fostering a positive, collaborative work environment, while holding the Bakeshop staff accountable to the highest standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and performance. In addition, the Assistant Manager – Bake Shop will be instrumental in managing ordering and inventory, ensuring the accurate fulfillment of special and custom orders, and assisting in the development and introduction of new products that enhance and align with the vision of the HL Bake Shop.

Requirements

At least 5 years baking experience in a professional kitchen
At least 2 years management/strong supervisor experience, preferably in a professional kitchen or restaurant environment
Experience in executing systems and procedures to provide for efficient and productive kitchen operations
Knowledge of food procurement and inventory management

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with local, organic products and familiarity with standards regarding local, organic produces is preferred

Responsibilities

Produces Bakeshop products and follows menu rotation as instructed
Follows all Healthy Living recipes exactly as written
Maintains consistent quality products and makes product to HL standards
Follows the production numbers provided by R&D Chef
Knows when modifications are permissible and how to properly record the changes
Ensures all finished products are labeled appropriately and stored according to department protocol
Follows the protocol for recording production and waste
Maintains a meticulously clean and organized work area during a shift, and cleans work area and helps with closing duties at the end of each shift
Maintains an in-depth knowledge of products; shares knowledge with others
Willing and able to assist other areas as needed
Owns and ensures accuracy of SPOs and custom orders
Lead and manage the Bakeshop team, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high-performing environment.
Train, mentor, and motivate Bakeshop staff, holding them accountable, provide feedback, deliver exceptional guest service, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards.
Works with P&E to interview and hire staff
Coordinate scheduling and staffing with the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager to ensure departments are adequately supported during busy periods.
Support Deli/Prepared Foods Manager with stay interviews (30-day check in) with newly hired and promoted staff
Assist Deli/Prepared Foods Manager in approving weekly timecards, processing TCCs, and weekly tips calculation spreadsheet for payroll
Assists in the review process for staff; provides insights, feedback, and observations to the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager regarding staff’s performance to assist with the completion of the review
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage inventory within the Bakeshop
Order supplies, ingredients, and packaging timely, balancing cost control with the need for quality and freshness.
Reduce waste by implementing effective inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient ordering practices.
Ensure that all food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and health codes are strictly adhered to across the Café departments.
Ensure compliance with all food handling, temperature controls, and hygiene standards.
Monitor quality control processes to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

Benefits

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts
Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
Half price one month bus passes
401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
Free Celtics tickets