Bakery Managers / Cake Decorators & Trainees

Company: Boyer's Food Markets, Inc.
Location: Reading
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Bring Your Passion for Baking to Boyer's Food MarketsWe're Hiring! BAKERY MANAGERS, BAKERY TRAINEES & CAKE DECORATORS It's time to turn your love for baking and decorating sweet treats into an exciting career. Join the team at Boyer's Food Markets - a company large enough for career growth, yet family-run by a caring team dedicated to helping employees thrive. With our stores and bakery departments bustling with holiday shoppers, this is your moment to let your creativity shine!Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Food prep experience a plus, willing to train the right people. Full-Time & Part-Time Openings with Flexible Hours - Voted Best Place to Work Food & Beverage*SALARY RANGE Competitive Salary Based on Experience & Qualifications - Apply & Let's Talk!FULL TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• NEW! PTO time given at time of hire!
• Flexible Scheduling
• Flexible Hours
• On the first of the month after date of hire:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
    • Flexible Spending
    • Aflac
    • 401K with employer match
    • Teammate Thanksgiving Turkey
    • Holiday Gift Card
    • Chances to win prizes for completing training modules and ongoing chances to win prizes with our Teammate Scratcher Rewards program.
    • Chances to win awards through our Red Shirt Service program
    • Birthday Cupcakes
    • Growth potential - build a career!
    • Access Perks - App providing discounts and deals to local area businesses including restaurants, hotels, travel, auto and so much more!Key Responsibilities:
      • Provide exceptional customer service by warmly greeting each customer and efficiently processing their orders at the Bakery counter.
      • Ensure you and your team consistently follow Red Shirt Service guidelines, maintaining a pleasant and accurate demeanor at all times.
      • Promote bakery products effectively through engaging selling sessions, answering questions, and assisting customers with special requests.
      • Maintain strict adherence to proper receiving procedures, credit policies, and shortage/damage protocols.
      • Oversee sanitation and food safety processes, guaranteeing 100% compliance to ensure the well-being of customers and teammates.
      • Monitor operations closely to ensure optimal service levels and adherence to procedures.
      • Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize assignments, & follow up to ensure smooth operations.
      • Manage inventory levels by ordering products to meet business needs and adhere to inventory guidelines.
      • Ensure timely processing of department paperwork, utilizing department tablets for efficient communication and paperwork processing.
      • Conduct accurate departmental inventories according to corporate schedules, monitoring daily and weekly reports.
      • Attend department manager meetings, sales meetings, and huddle ups to stay informed and contribute to team success.
      • Keep detailed records of orders, pre-books, and product movement to facilitate informed decision-making.
      • Monitor and understand daily/weekly product movement to optimize ordering and daily production needs.
      • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards, including code dating guidelines and removal of outdated products.
      • Ensure proper presentation by setting and filling all cases and displays according to corporate standards.
      • Manage daily production and usage of fresh baked items to maximize sales and control shrinkage.
      • Ensure quality standards by overseeing proofing, baking, recipe usage, and portion control of all products.
      • Ability to decorate cakes and/or oversee decorating to meet company standards.
      • Provide personnel support for the Bakery department, including feedback on teammate performance and recommendation/assistance with disciplinary actions.
      • Take responsibility for achieving financial goals, including sales, gross profit, payroll, and supplies.
      • Uphold all store and department policies as outlined in the Teammate Personnel handbook and other manuals provided.Essential Qualifications:
        • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
        • Proficient in cake decorating and have a passion for creating visually appealing products.
        • Basic math, writing, and computer skills for inventory management and recordkeeping.
        • Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written directions.
        • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
        • Commitment to upholding safety standards and ensuring a clean and sanitized work environment.
        • Equipment operations including but not limited to computer, bread slicer, knives, proofer, hand wrapper, knives.Think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, like food service or cake decorating experience, but need a bit of training for some of the other functions? Apply and let's talk about the opportunity for hands-on training!Turn your hobby into a career at the store voted Best Place to Work Food & Beverage*APPLY NOW!Send your resume to or apply online at Join our thriving grocery business! While your full-time employment will be at one of our 18 locations (see list below), please note that initial training may take place at a different store. All training and employment opportunities will be within an approximate 25-mile radius of your local store's location. Apply now and let's discuss options and opportunities with growth potential!OUR PA LOCATIONS: Ashland, Bernville, Berwick, Birdsboro, Fleetwood, Frackville, Hazleton, Lansford, Lykens, McAdoo, Mt. Carmel, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Tamaqua, Womelsdorf, and Yorkville (Pottsville)Boyer's Food Markets is an equal opportunity employer.*2024 Readers' Choice Awards
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