Bakery Manager Trainee

Location: Osage Beach

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.