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LEES MARKETPLACE Assistant Bakery Manager-Logan INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY in Logan, Utah
Position Summary:
Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.
A Lee’s Marketplace Assistant Bakery Manager is responsible for supporting the Bakery Manager in the daily operations of the bakery department, ensuring the production and presentation of high-quality baked goods. This role involves assisting with staff supervision, inventory management, production planning, product display, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The Assistant Bakery Manager will also play a key role in customer service, ensuring that customers receive excellent service and that products meet the store’s standards for freshness, quality, and presentation
Primary Position Duties:
Helps with the production, development, preparation, and maintenance of Bakery items.
in accordance with recipes and consistent quality standards. Oversees daily bakery operations, including production schedules and workflow.
Assists with maintaining inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
Ensures shelves and cases are filled, fresh, rotated, faced, and cleaned.
Assists with the training and supervision of the bakery staff, fostering a positive team environment.
Learn about, and educate customers about, Lee’s Marketplace bakery products and services.
Helps maintain training and certification by actively attending in-person trainings and consistently utilizing digital training platforms.
Maintains, processes, and completes orders through digital and in person order processing.
Monitor sales and profitability, implementing strategies to increase revenue.
Assists in the management of budgets and control costs, including labor and ingredient expenses.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Guest Service:
Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.
Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
Provides excellent guest service by acknowledging guests promptly and taking their orders accurately. Prepares and processes the guest’s orders promptly and finalizes their purchase in a friendly manner.
Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.
Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website.
Product Handling:
Stock shelves and maintain displays according to store standards.
Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
Unloading deliveries and organizing stock rooms as needed. Checking all incoming items for quality and expiration dates.
Ensure that all perishable items are stored at the correct temperature and dry ingredients are stored in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.
Maintain an accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients. Use a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to reduce waste and ensure older ingredients are used first.
Ensure that all recipes are followed accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.
Ensure that baked goods are packaged appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations. This includes using proper containers or wrapping materials to prevent contamination.
Ensure that items are correctly labeled with pricing, ingredients, allergen information, and expiration dates.
Helps to oversee the display of baked goods in the store, ensuring products are neatly arranged and rotated regularly for maximum freshness and appeal.
Minimize product waste by tracking production quantities against sales. Adjust production amounts based on demand to avoid excess unsold goods.
Ensure that any waste, such as stale bread or dough scraps, is disposed of properly or recycled according to store policies.
Cleanliness and Safety:
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure that all products, particularly those containing dairy or cream, are stored at the proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.
Oversee hygiene practices for all bakery staff, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and proper sanitation of equipment.
Ensure that products containing common allergens (e.g., nuts, dairy, gluten) are handled and labeled appropriately to avoid cross-contamination.
Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to Store Director.
Responsible for accident reporting for team members as well as guest accidents in a timely manner.
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
Contributes towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department.
Cash Handling (if applicable):
Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.
Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.
Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.
Team Collaboration:
Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.
Encourage all team members to reach the highest level of teamwork and guest service at all times. Communicate and support the Lee’s MarketPlace Mission statement and Core Values
Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
Assist other departments as needed.
Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, production environment with tact and patience.
Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.
Attends departmental, store, and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.
Maintain good order and productivity through appropriate coaching and proper documentation of these procedures. Maintain consistency with coaching procedures among team members.
Ensure that Team Member evaluations are done in a timely manner, and follow company policies and procedures for raises and promotions. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to encourage professional growth.
Be a professional example for all team members to follow.
Position Requirements:
Experience: 2+ years retail scratch baking experience prefered
Age Requirement: 18yrs+ Food Handlers Permit Required
Availability:
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
Prolonged periods standing and walking.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.
Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.
Tools and Machinery:
Commercial Mixers
Pallet jack
Wheeler
Trash compactor
Oven
Fryers
Slicers/knives
Wrapping machine
Scales
Sheeters
Trays, pans, racks,
Tempering tools
Temperature-controlled rooms
Computers
Phones
Any other items seen fit for position
Any other items seen fit for role
Education or Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Previous experience in retail or guest service (preferred).
Previous food service experience (Preferred).
Previous leadership experience (Preferred).
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience in training and developing staff.
Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address operational challenges.
Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various store operations simultaneously.
Ability to learn new technology quickly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle customer inquiries and complaints effectively.
Strong math skills.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Good verbal communication skills
Benefits:
Compensation:
Competitive hourly wage/salary.
Paid time and a quarter on Sundays
Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.
10% discount, restrictions apply
Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
Paid Time Off to those who qualify
Work Environment:
Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Safety forward atmosphere
Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.
Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.