Bakery Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you believe great baking starts with great ingredients? Are you passionate about scratch baking, local and organic foods, and creating products that bring joy to your community? Do you get excited about developing talented teams, sharing your expertise, and helping a bakery program reach its full potential?

If so, River Valley Co-op may have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Bakery Department Manager to lead our growing bakery program within our community-owned grocery store.

What You'll Lead

Our bakery program currently includes:

• Scratch-made pies
• Cakes and specialty desserts
• Cookies, bars, and sweet treats
• Quick breads, muffins, and scones
• Bake-off bagels
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free offerings that meet the diverse needs of our community

We are proud of what we create today and excited about the opportunities to expand our bakery offerings in the years ahead.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who:

• Has experience in bakery production and retail food operations
• Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing staff
• Creates a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Has a passion for quality, presentation, and customer service
• Can balance daily production needs with long-term planning and innovation
• Gets excited about building programs, improving systems, and growing sales

Why River Valley Co-op?

At River Valley Co-op, we're more than a grocery store. We're a community-owned cooperative committed to supporting local producers, sustainable food systems, and meaningful connections between people and food.

As our Bakery Department Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our team, our customers, and the future of one of our most beloved departments.

If leading a creative, community-focused bakery sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?

Please submit your resume through this site and an application here:

River Valley Co-op is a full service, community owned food cooperative, specializing in fresh, local, organic grown groceries, prepared foods, wine and beer, wellness and bulk items. Everyone is welcome to shop, Co-op ownership is not required.

River Valley Co-op is a local business that supports local farmers & our shared community.
With a focus on local and organic grocery items, we have fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, cheese and dairy, fresh bread delivered daily, an in-house deli, house-made baked goods, a wide selection of bulk foods, and a large health and wellness department. Since we are owned by our customers we stock the foods customers want to buy instead of the foods manufacturers want to sell.

River Valley Co-op is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

Company Description

River Valley Co-op is a full service, community owned food cooperative, specializing in fresh, local, organic grown groceries, prepared foods, wine and beer, wellness and bulk items. Everyone is welcome to shop, Co-op ownership is not required. \r\n\r\nRiver Valley Co-op is a local business that supports local farmers & our shared community.\r\nWith a focus on local and organic grocery items, we have fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, cheese and dairy, fresh bread delivered daily, an in-house deli, house-made baked goods, a wide selection of bulk foods, and a large health and wellness department. Since we are owned by our customers we stock the foods customers want to buy instead of the foods manufacturers want to sell. \r\n\r\nRiver Valley Co-op is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.