Bakery Assistant Department Manager
Festival Foods, Holmen, WI, United States
Location
Holmen - Hale Dr
Position Type
Full‑Time
Company Overview
Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full‑service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Bakery Assistant Manager!
Job Title: Bakery Assistant Manager. Reports To: Bakery Manager.
Are you a skilled baker with a passion for pastry and a knack for delivering exceptional food service? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can support the Bakery Department Manager in leading and inspiring a team? If so, we invite you to join our Bakery Department as an Assistant Manager.
Our bakery is the heart of special events and everyday indulgences for our guests, offering fresh, creative, and high‑quality baked goods that enhance the special moments in our guests' lives. As a Bakery Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing bakery operations, ensuring excellent service, and supporting your team.
What You'll Do
Leadership and Management: Assist the Bakery Department Manager in overseeing bakery operations and leading the team of bakers. Step in to lead the department in the manager’s absence.
Training and Development: Train new bakery associates, focusing on pastry offerings and food service standards. Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Operational Excellence: Maintain department standards, manage inventory, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold high cleanliness, quality, quantity, and safety standards in all aspects of bakery operations.
Guest Service: Deliver outstanding food service by helping guests find products, taking special orders, and addressing any concerns with professionalism and care.
Team Support: Support your team by setting a positive example, assisting with daily tasks, and fostering a productive work environment.
Compliance and Safety: Keep accurate food safety logs, adhere to company policies, and address any policy violations promptly.
Collaboration: Work with the Store Director, Bakery Director, and other department managers, and bakery team associates to exceed guest expectations and ensure smooth operations.
Administrative Duties: Manage timekeeping accuracy, communicate with HR regarding scheduling issues, and ensure regular attendance in compliance with the work schedule.
Teamwork: Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and lead a team of bakers and pastry specialists, with strong oral and written communication skills.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of technology and computer use, with a thorough understanding of the food service industry and retail bakery operations.
Guest Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and company policies, with the ability to recognize and address safety hazards. Willingness to obtain proper training and knowledge for equipment and procedures.
Certification: Must have WI Certified Food Manager License (Company will cover certification cost if needed).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly (50% of time).
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity and eye‑hand‑foot coordination to operate equipment.
Ability to have full range of upper body motion to occasionally lift stock; perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
Functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.
Lift up to 60 pounds occasionally (30% of time).
Proper training and knowledge of power equipment including slicer, mixer, oven, knives, pallet jack, WAV, compactor, baler, and other baking equipment.
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time).
Work Schedule
The Bakery Assistant Manager is a full‑time position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits Overview
Associate Discount: Enjoy 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part‑time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full‑time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two‑Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for greater predictability and flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance: Part‑time and full‑time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
Support: Associates receive support for their total well‑being, including paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, EAP, and LEAPCare Care Coaches providing confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues, and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future: 401(k) with company match to help associates reach savings goals.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top‑notch team of skilled, experienced, and service‑oriented associates. An inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities.
Address
123 Hale Drive
City
Holmen
State
WI
Postal Code
54636
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Holmen - Hale Dr
Position Type
Full‑Time
Company Overview
Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full‑service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Bakery Assistant Manager!
Job Title: Bakery Assistant Manager. Reports To: Bakery Manager.
Are you a skilled baker with a passion for pastry and a knack for delivering exceptional food service? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can support the Bakery Department Manager in leading and inspiring a team? If so, we invite you to join our Bakery Department as an Assistant Manager.
Our bakery is the heart of special events and everyday indulgences for our guests, offering fresh, creative, and high‑quality baked goods that enhance the special moments in our guests' lives. As a Bakery Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing bakery operations, ensuring excellent service, and supporting your team.
What You'll Do
Leadership and Management: Assist the Bakery Department Manager in overseeing bakery operations and leading the team of bakers. Step in to lead the department in the manager’s absence.
Training and Development: Train new bakery associates, focusing on pastry offerings and food service standards. Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Operational Excellence: Maintain department standards, manage inventory, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold high cleanliness, quality, quantity, and safety standards in all aspects of bakery operations.
Guest Service: Deliver outstanding food service by helping guests find products, taking special orders, and addressing any concerns with professionalism and care.
Team Support: Support your team by setting a positive example, assisting with daily tasks, and fostering a productive work environment.
Compliance and Safety: Keep accurate food safety logs, adhere to company policies, and address any policy violations promptly.
Collaboration: Work with the Store Director, Bakery Director, and other department managers, and bakery team associates to exceed guest expectations and ensure smooth operations.
Administrative Duties: Manage timekeeping accuracy, communicate with HR regarding scheduling issues, and ensure regular attendance in compliance with the work schedule.
Teamwork: Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and lead a team of bakers and pastry specialists, with strong oral and written communication skills.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of technology and computer use, with a thorough understanding of the food service industry and retail bakery operations.
Guest Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements and company policies, with the ability to recognize and address safety hazards. Willingness to obtain proper training and knowledge for equipment and procedures.
Certification: Must have WI Certified Food Manager License (Company will cover certification cost if needed).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly (50% of time).
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity and eye‑hand‑foot coordination to operate equipment.
Ability to have full range of upper body motion to occasionally lift stock; perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
Functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.
Lift up to 60 pounds occasionally (30% of time).
Proper training and knowledge of power equipment including slicer, mixer, oven, knives, pallet jack, WAV, compactor, baler, and other baking equipment.
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time).
Work Schedule
The Bakery Assistant Manager is a full‑time position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits Overview
Associate Discount: Enjoy 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part‑time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full‑time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two‑Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for greater predictability and flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance: Part‑time and full‑time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
Support: Associates receive support for their total well‑being, including paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, EAP, and LEAPCare Care Coaches providing confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues, and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future: 401(k) with company match to help associates reach savings goals.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top‑notch team of skilled, experienced, and service‑oriented associates. An inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities.
Address
123 Hale Drive
City
Holmen
State
WI
Postal Code
54636
#J-18808-Ljbffr