Prepared Foods Bakery Manager

River Valley Co-op Our Mission:
River Valley Co-op staff members are all empowered ambassadors for our cooperative’s mission of creating a just marketplace that nourishes the community.

Cooperative values and the larger cooperative movement inspire us to work together for a more sustainable and just future. As a team, we work to leverage our grocery retail's economic impact for positive social change in the food system, our environment, and our community. We are committed to social justice and developing our anti-racism and multicultural skills throughout our organization.

Our cooperatively-owned business values working together in partnership with our local food producers, other vendors and service providers, community organizations, employees, and our customers to serve our community food needs in ways that sustainably support our mutual needs and aspirations. We prioritize building and sustaining our business operations capacity to generate positive impacts for our employees, business partners, customers, local economy, the common good of our community, and the environment.

Our friendly store operations specializing in fresh, local, organically grown, and natural foods, builds community resilience and grows our local economy. We work hard and have fun doing it, act with honesty, kindness, and respect, and strive to improve every day.

Position: PREPARED FOODS BAKERY MANAGERRequires open availability, including evenings and weekends.

Status:
Reports to Prepared Foods Manager Supervises the Prepared Foods Bakery Staff Pay Level: VIII, exempt.

Purpose:

To lead and manage the Prepared Foods Bakery within the Prepared Foods Department, ensuring high-quality product execution, strong financial performance, and a positive, engaged team environment.

The Prepared Foods Bakery Manager is responsible for daily operations, staff leadership, production planning, and financial outcomes of the bakery, while maintaining alignment with Co-op standards, systems, and values. This role blends hands-on production leadership with full managerial accountability for the bakery program.

ResponsibilitiesPRODUCT FOR SALEOversee and participate in the production of a varied assortment, including cookies, scones, muffins, cakes, bars, and pies.

Ensure consistent execution of recipes, product quality, and presentation standards.

Plan and maintain attractive, fully stocked service and Grab-and-Go dessert sections.

Execute seasonal, holiday, and new product offerings as directed by the Director of Food Services.

Ensure all products are properly labeled, dated, and meet allergen and dietary standards.

Monitor product freshness, rotation, and shrinkage; implement strategies to minimize waste.

Regularly inspect product quality and consistency, and coach staff accordingly.

Manage Special Order Cake/Pie/Pastries Program.

Use production systems to ensure full shelves with minimal out-of-stocks.

PURCHASING & INVENTORYCollaborate with the Prepared Foods Manager and Prepared Foods Buyer to manage ordering and ensure proper inventory levels.

Monitor ingredient usage and adjust ordering to support production needs and financial goals.

Oversee and participate in receiving orders and ensuring proper storage, labeling, and FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices.

Participate in monthly and periodic inventory counts.

Review shrink, waste, and production data to inform ordering and production adjustments.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Ensure the bakery operates in a safe, clean, and organized manner, meeting all health department and food safety standards.

Oversee merchandising of bakery products to ensure compliance with all product presentation standards, to provide visually appealing displays with clear and correct signage and pricing.

Oversee adherence to opening/closing procedures and cleaning schedules.

Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.

Ensure proper temperature logs, storage practices, and food safety compliance.

Maintain efficient production flow and workspace organization.

Partner with Prepared Foods leadership and the Director of Food Services on bakery as well as other department initiatives and operational…