Bakery - Shift Supervisor

Good Food Holdings CompaniesSanta Barbara, CA
$18 - $23Onsite

About The Position

This is a management-in-training position. The Bakery Shift Supervisor must have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move their staff and themselves towards success. Key personality traits & skills needed to accomplish this are: patience, even tempered, humble, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical, consistent; and an encourager and teacher. Must be self motivated; have strong leadership skills; good listening skills, extraordinary customer service skills; applied empathy; and possess a strong sense of urgency in all duties performed. Due to Bristol Farms’ goals and structure, the Bakery Shift Supervisor should also be open to growth and expansion.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or employees of Bristol Farms.
  • Ability to speak, read and understand English.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.
  • Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
  • Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.
  • Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, to electrical shock, and to risk of burn.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Nice To Haves

  • Patience
  • Even tempered
  • Humble
  • Observant
  • Perceptive
  • Supportive
  • Decisive
  • Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Consistent
  • Encourager and teacher
  • Self motivated
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Good listening skills
  • Extraordinary customer service skills
  • Applied empathy
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Open to growth and expansion
  • Positive attitude
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Connect with people
  • Reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations
  • Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing
  • Want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where they work
  • Embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect
  • Approach every situation with a YES! attitude
  • Seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise
  • Provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
  • Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
  • Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility.
  • Have a positive “can-do” attitude
  • Treat others with respect
  • Easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the management of the Bakery Department and coordinates the activities of other employees engaged in the ordering, processing, and selling of bakery products.
  • Maintains department standards while under the supervision of the Bakery Manager.
  • Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for using the tools provided by management to ensure the success of the department.
  • Is authorized to open and close the Bakery Department.
  • Prepares bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads, or pastries as directed by the Bakery Manager.
  • Bakes products as needed.
  • Packages, displays, and merchandises all bakery goods according to company standards.
  • Responsible for the execution of all merchandising programs.
  • Assists with the coordination of sales promotion activities, directs employees in building and filling merchandise displays.
  • Cleans the counters, display cases and floors as needed.
  • Maintains Bakery Department under current health codes and company standards on sanitation and cleanliness at all times.
  • Knows all cleaning chemicals authorized in the Bakery Department and understands proper usage.
  • Follows the FIFO rotation system (First-in, First-out). Covers, labels, and dates all leftover products. Utilizes leftover products before opening new product.
  • Inspects product during baking process & preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation in accordance with the FDA and local health departmental codes and Bristol Farms’ stringent standards.
  • Inspects finished bakery products in accordance to Bristol Farms standards of quality, presentation, & weight specifications.
  • Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to the Bakery Manager and/or Store Director.
  • Documents all monthly safety training and reports accidents under compliance of Cal OSHA SB 198.
  • Recommends items to be purchased and/or discontinued according to customers’ needs and company requirements.
  • Maintains shelf stock-orders and assures amounts of all orders to meet all customers’ needs.
  • Maintains cleanliness of shelves, foods, stocking, and rotation of perishable stock.
  • Assists with receiving, break-down and storage of Bakery product.
  • Assists in training Bakery Department employees in suggestive selling techniques, merchandising techniques, and customer service skills on an on-going basis.
  • Responsible for all new employees training documentation.
  • Assists in training and developing employees on department and store standards to assure freshness, quality, customer service, and sanitation.
  • Ensures proper training on weighing, slicing, cutting, and serving of bakery goods.
  • Assures consistency in Bakery Department policies and procedures by observing employee work habits.
  • Maintains Bakery Department under current California Weights & Measures mandates. Trains all employees on use of proper tares and accurate weights.
  • Maintains Bakery Department in Price Integrity. Accurate pricing, signage, and posted weights.
  • Responsible for all material in the Bakery Log Book.
  • Responsible for communication with the Bakery Manager and Store Director on all department related issues.
  • Assists with the maintenance of inventory control especially for theft, shrinkage, and storage.
  • Assists with managing costs by controlling hours used in the Bakery Department, including overtime and controlling supply costs.
  • Responsible for providing customers with extraordinary service with a smile and a willing attitude.
  • Assists customers with orders; engaging in suggestive selling techniques.
  • Answers customer complaints or inquiries in such a manner so as to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Follows the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
  • At all times, meets and exceeds Bristol Farms standards in service, quality, freshness, and cleanliness.
  • Assists with the management of employees in the Bakery Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
  • Other responsibilities include assisting with the training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

  • Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
  • A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
  • A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
  • Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401K
  • Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
  • 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
  • $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment
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