Bakery Manager Trainee

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.