FT Bakery Lead

Hannaford Bros Co•Saratoga Springs, NY

38d•$18 - $26

About The Position

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices. Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations. Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Productivity Management, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit. Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect. Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines. Develop product knowledge in all areas of Bakery department (rolls, desserts, cakes, muffins, bagels, coffees, platters, etc....). Assist in training other associates when assigned. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy. Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization. Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards. Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards. Perform all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills. Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job. Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Requirements

Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Nice To Haves

Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customer's expectations.
Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all bakery associates as/when assigned by management
Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment and follow-up required for the efficient performance in the department.
Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
Frost, base ice and decorate all varieties of cakes. Personalize when necessary
Package and display products according to standard practice and our automated production program, taking customer demands into consideration.
Perform assigned tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparation of products according to prescribed standards
Process merchandise properly, paying special attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
Assist in effectively ordering and maintaining inventory control to maximize sales and limit shrink issues.
Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
Wash, rinse and sanitize equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices in the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager.
Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations.
Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Productivity Management, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
Develop product knowledge in all areas of Bakery department (rolls, desserts, cakes, muffins, bagels, coffees, platters, etc....).
Assist in training other associates when assigned.
Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
Perform all other duties as assigned.