Bakery Manager Trainee

Baguettes, Bagels, Brownies – Oh My!

We’re looking for a quality-minded dessert lover to ensure the integrity of our Bakery operations, build a small team of Associates and focus on outstanding execution of department operations. Working with the Bakery Manager, you will help create an exceptional customer experience and support a successful, sustainable department, taking ownership and making decisions that will have a genuine impact on store success and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities include:

•  Assisting the Bakery Manager in running a smooth and efficient operation

• Ordering, displaying and maintaining inventory for items sold in the Bakery

•  Helping to train, develop and motivate Associates and build a strong, cohesive team

•  Maintaining a clean and sanitary department and adhering to proper food-handling procedures

•  Providing friendly, amazing service to every customer          

Why Dierbergs is different:

• Our culture makes us unique. We’re known for being friendly and customer-focused, as well as for treating each other like family.

• We have a reasonable schedule with no late hours, promoting work/life balance.

• Growth opportunities not only include Bakery Manager but also store management roles.

• Unlike some food-related jobs that require 60+ hours per week, here you will enjoy a work week that enhances work/life balance. Plus, you’ll get overtime pay over 40 hours.

• You’ll enjoy benefits rarely found in the food service or retail industry

What you need to succeed:

• 2+ years of food-service experience (bakery, restaurant or quick serve), preferably in a supervisory role

• Business acumen and excellent time management skills

• A thorough understanding of and commitment to food safety

• Ability to work in varied temperature-controlled environments (refrigerator and freezer)

• Strong attention to detail, business acumen, self-motivation and the ability to work independently

• The flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying - Up to 35 lbs. occasionally

• Pushing & Pulling- Up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally

• Occasional - sit, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, & power grip

• Frequent - stand, walk, head turn, handling, side reach, & pinch

• Constant -forward reach, grasp, finger manipulation, & feel

What’s in it for you?

• Health and retirement benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and pension plans Paid time off provided, including vacation and personal days

• Weekly pay

• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling

• Growth opportunities to support career advancement

• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes, and more – being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards

• Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage

At Dierbergs, we value individuals who embody our core BEhaviors: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a vibrant team, apply now!

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.