Bakery Team Leader

Job Summary:

The Bakery Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bakery department, ensuring that high-quality baked goods are produced and displayed according to company standards. This role involves supervising and training bakery team members, managing inventory, maintaining food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. The Bakery Team Leader plays a key role in driving sales, managing labor costs, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies, meet the company’s standards for freshness, taste, and appearance.
• Oversee the preparation, baking, and finishing of all bakery items, ensuring consistency and quality in every product.
• Maintain attractive and well-stocked bakery displays, rotating products as needed to ensure freshness.
• Monitor inventory levels of bakery ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to maintain stock levels.
• Manage labor costs by scheduling efficiently and monitoring team productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper storage, handling, and labeling of products.
• Conduct regular inspections of the bakery area to ensure cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and labor costs.
• Prepare reports for management, providing insights on bakery performance and areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a bakery or food production environment, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with baking, cake decorating, and bakery management is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent baking skills, with a solid understanding of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Full-time position with varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capacity to stand for long periods, work in a fast-paced environment, and perform repetitive tasks.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
• Benefits package may include health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement.
• Access to training and development programs to enhance leadership and baking skills.

About Company: Giant Eagle's objective is to be the most customer-centric and innovative grocery retailer in the region. Every day, we strive to provide our clients with incredible value, high-quality items, and excellent service. We try to positively impact the areas we serve by assisting local farmers, encouraging sustainability, and participating in humanitarian efforts.