3rd Asst Bakery Mgr

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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!

The 3rd Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in planning, directing, and managing the daily operations of the bakery department. This role helps lead a team to deliver high-quality baked goods, maintain excellent customer service, and ensure compliance with Vallarta Supermarkets’ standards. As a leader, you will help drive sales, support merchandising, and create a positive, safe, and engaging workplace.

Customer Service:
Greet all customers and team members with a smile while providing extraordinary service.

Team Support:
Assist in training, delegating, and evaluating bakery personnel to maintain company standards for safety, performance, and customer care.

Operations:
Support ordering, inventory, merchandising, and product rotation to ensure fresh, appealing bakery displays.

Product Quality:
Prepare and decorate breads, cakes, and pastries, ensuring consistency in taste, appearance, and quality.

Leadership:
Step in for the Bakery Manager or Assistant Bakery Manager as needed, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with policies.

Safety & Compliance:
Promote a safe work environment by enforcing company and food safety policies, correcting unsafe acts, and monitoring equipment use.

Sales Growth:
Suggestive selling, merchandising, and effective space management to increase sales and profitability.

Sanitation:
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all health department regulations.

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).

Friendly, customer-focused attitude with leadership skills.

Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican, Central American, and American pastries, etc.).

Experience using bakery equipment, ovens, and tools.

Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and mentor others.

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.

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Network of legal services.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, spirit days, years of service, etc).