Asst Bakery Mgr FT

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets A great place to work. Share with friends or Subscribe! Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you! About the Role The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in planning, directing, and managing the bakery department’s daily operations and team members. This role helps lead merchandising, customer service, and compliance, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. As a key leader, you’ll inspire your team, delight customers with exceptional service, and create an engaging, productive workplace. What You’ll Do Customer Service: Greet customers and team members with a smile, providing extraordinary service and assistance with bakery and cake orders. Team Leadership: Assist in scheduling, training, delegating, and evaluating bakery personnel. Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and customer care expectations. Operations: Support bakery sales projections, manage inventory, review invoices, and ensure accurate pricing, codes, and labeling. Product Quality: Prepare, bake, and decorate breads, pastries, and cakes with consistency in taste, weight, and appearance. Merchandising: Merchandise products, keep cases full, rotate stock, and maintain clean, appealing displays. Compliance & Safety: Promote food safety, sanitation, and the Bakery Safety Program. Correct unsafe acts and enforce health code regulations. Leadership Coverage: Assume Bakery Manager responsibilities when needed, ensuring smooth department operations. Sanitation: Keep bakery equipment, floors, and workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with Vallarta and health department standards. Physical Requirements Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day). Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders. Frequent grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine hand manipulation. Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., flour, sugar, boxes). Work near bakery equipment and in environments with varying temperatures and humidity. May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items). What We’re Looking For 3+ years of baking experience or 1+ year in bakery management. Knowledge of bakery products, ingredients, and equipment (Mexican, Central American, and American baked goods, etc.). Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and mentor team members. Basic computer and math skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction. Exposure to perishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures. Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-Time Team Members Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance. 401(k) Retirement Plan. Paid vacation. Access to legal services. Premium pay for holidays. Savings marketplace & credit union membership. Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.). Explore Exciting Job Opportunities We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vallarta-Supermarkets