Bakery Assistant Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies • Aptos, CA

8d • $20 - $29

About The Position

The Bakery Assistant Manager supports the Bakery Manager with day-to-day bakery operations, helping ensure high standards of product quality, presentation, food safety, and customer service. The role assists with inventory management, production and merchandising, staff supervision and training, scheduling, and achieving sales and margin goals. It also helps foster a positive team environment and serves as the bakery department’s point of contact when the Bakery Manager is absent.

The position involves working in a grocery store bakery, engaging with customers, guiding staff, and collaborating with other departments on store promotions and initiatives. Work takes place around potentially wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, controlled cooler and freezer temperatures, and possible exposure to allergens and chemicals. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bakery or food service environment is required.
• Basic ability to read and interpret documents.
• Basic math and computation skills, including the ability to perform accurate inventory counts, order calculations, and sales tracking.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands and wrists to handle, grasp, and feel objects frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel, or reach at, above, or below shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Manager with daily bakery operations, including production, merchandising, and customer service.
• Supervise and direct bakery staff, supporting efficient workflow and adherence to quality, cleanliness, and service standards.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory counts, product freshness, and accurate product rotation.
• Help maintain product displays, presentation, labeling, and pricing according to merchandising standards.
• Provide staff and customers with information about bakery products, including ingredients, allergens, and preparation methods.
• Train and onboard new team members and provide coaching and feedback.
• Work with the Bakery Manager to meet sales goals and margin objectives and identify ways to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Assist with staff scheduling and time management to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in the bakery.
• Address customer complaints and product or service issues, aiming to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other departments on store-wide promotions, events, and initiatives.
• Serve as the bakery department’s point of contact when the Bakery Manager is absent.
• Participate in department meetings and training sessions.
• Supervise the department team by training, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, addressing employee concerns, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Promote sustainability initiatives, conserve resources, and follow company sustainability guidelines.
• Follow and enforce company policies, department standards, safety policies, and applicable regulations.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Bakery Manager or store leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k), available at 28 hours a week.
• Opportunity for growth within the company’s family of brands.
• Paid parental leave.
• Lifestyle scheduling.
• Public transport benefits.
• Paid community service hours.
• 30% discount at New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

What This Job Offers

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