Assistant Prepared Foods Manager- Bakeshop

Description

WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE COOLEST HUMANS IN TOWN!

• Come join a team that:
• Focuses on teamwork
• Supports a collaborative environment
• Puts curiosity and great ideas first
• Is dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience
• Builds community relationships
• Loves food and cooking
• Has fun while working hard!

Company Overview:

Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat. We also prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager – Bake Shop is dedicated to delivering exceptional baked goods while serving as the primary point of contact for the team. This role is key in overseeing daily operations, leading the production of high-quality products, and ensuring efficiency and timeliness in the creation of baked goods. The Assistant Manager – Bakeshop also emphasizes fostering a positive, collaborative work environment, while holding the Bakeshop staff accountable to the highest standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and performance. In addition, the Assistant Manager – Bake Shop will be instrumental in managing ordering and inventory, ensuring the accurate fulfillment of special and custom orders, and assisting in the development and introduction of new products that enhance and align with the vision of the HL Bake Shop. 

Essential Duties

· Produces Bakeshop products and follows menu rotation as instructed

· Follows all Healthy Living recipes exactly as written

· Maintains consistent quality products and makes product to HL standards 

· Follows the production numbers provided by R&D Chef

· Knows when modifications are permissible and how to properly record the changes

· Ensures all finished products are labeled appropriately and stored according to department protocol

· Follows the protocol for recording production and waste 

· Maintains a meticulously clean and organized work area during a shift, and cleans work area and helps with closing duties at the    end of each shift

· Maintains an in-depth knowledge of products; shares knowledge with others

· Willing and able to assist other areas as needed

· Owns and ensures accuracy of SPOs and custom orders

Leadership & Staff Management:  

· Lead and manage the Bakeshop team, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high-performing environment.  

· Train, mentor, and motivate Bakeshop staff, holding them accountable, provide feedback, deliver exceptional guest service, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards.  

· Works with P&E to interview and hire staff 

· Coordinate scheduling and staffing with the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager to ensure departments are adequately supported during busy periods.  

· Support Deli/Prepared Foods Manager with stay interviews (30-day check in) with newly hired and promoted staff  

· Assist Deli/Prepared Foods Manager in approving weekly timecards, processing TCCs, and weekly tips calculation spreadsheet for payroll  

· Assists in the review process for staff; provides insights, feedback, and observations to the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager regarding staff’s performance to assist with the completion of the review 

· Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

Inventory & Ordering 

· Manage inventory within the Bakeshop 

· Order supplies, ingredients, and packaging timely, balancing cost control with the need for quality and freshness.  

· Reduce waste by implementing effective inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient ordering practices.  

Quality Control & Health & Safety Compliance:  

· Ensure that all food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and health codes are strictly adhered to across the Café departments. 

· Ensure compliance with all food handling, temperature controls, and hygiene standards.  

· Monitor quality control processes to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.  

Requirements:

• At least 5 years baking experience in a professional kitchen 
• At least 2 years management/strong supervisor experience, preferably in a professional kitchen or restaurant environment 
• Experience in executing systems and procedures to provide for