Bakery Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Supports the Bakery Manager in leading daily bakery operations to achieve sales, profitability, food safety, quality, and customer service objectives.
• Assists with supervising bakery associates, maintaining production and merchandising standards, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily bakery production, packaging, and merchandising activities.
• Ensure bakery products are prepared, displayed, and replenished according to company standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and expiration dates to maintain food safety and presentation standards.
• Support execution of sales plans, seasonal promotions, and special merchandising programs.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and minimizing shrink through proper rotation and handling practices.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a positive shopping experience.
• Address customer questions, requests, and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Support custom cake orders and special requests while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Foster a customer-focused environment among bakery team members.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing levels and support scheduling needs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager's absence.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization in accordance with company standards.
• Follow proper product handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in achieving departmental sales, labor, and shrink goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Support effective labor utilization and workflow planning.
• Contribute to meeting department performance objectives and operational metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve