Bakery Supervisor

Co-op • Tofino, BC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Supervisor, you will support the Bakery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and exceptional service. In this leadership role, you will assist with coaching, training, scheduling, and guiding team members, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, freshness, and operational excellence. This position acts as the primary supervisor in the Bakery Manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory or lead-hand experience in a bakery, café, or food-service environment
• Food preparation experience required
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to meet multiple demands, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills for scheduling, ordering, and communication

Nice To Haves

• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., FoodSafe Level 1 or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Bakery Manager in coordinating daily bakery operations and ensuring smooth workflow
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, waste control, and product rotation
• Help create and maintain staff schedules in alignment with business needs
• Supervise, train, coach, and support bakery team members, escalating performance concerns to the Bakery Manager as needed
• Ensure all bakery products meet freshness, quality, and presentation standards before reaching the sales floor
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized department in compliance with food safety regulations
• Provide exceptional guest service, including resolving concerns and supporting the Bakery Manager with escalated issues
• Uphold and model company values, contributing to a welcoming “You’re at home here” environment
• Collaborate with the Bakery Manager, Retail Sales Coordinators, and other departments to execute programs, promotions, and seasonal initiatives
• Identify operational issues and communicate them promptly to the Bakery Manager
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support bakery and store operations

Benefits

• Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly
• Tuition Assistance
• Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED