Assistant Prepared Foods Manager- Bakeshop

Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well-being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat. We also prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community.

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Bake Shop is dedicated to delivering exceptional baked goods while serving as the primary point of contact for the team. This role is key in overseeing daily operations, leading the production of high-quality products, and ensuring efficiency and timeliness in the creation of baked goods. The Assistant Manager emphasizes fostering a positive, collaborative work environment, while holding the Bakeshop staff accountable to the highest standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and performance. The role also involves managing ordering and inventory, ensuring the accurate fulfillment of special and custom orders, and assisting in the development and introduction of new products that enhance and align with the vision of the Healthy Living Bake Shop.

Location: 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Schedule: Full-Time, evenings, weekends, and holidays required

Responsibilities

• Produces Bakeshop products and follows menu rotation as instructed
• Follows all Healthy Living recipes exactly as written
• Maintains consistent quality products and makes product to HL standards
• Follows the production numbers provided by R&D Chef
• Knows when modifications are permissible and how to properly record the changes
• Ensures all finished products are labeled appropriately and stored according to department protocol
• Follows the protocol for recording production and waste
• Maintains a meticulously clean and organized work area during a shift, and cleans work area and helps with closing duties at the end of each shift
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of products; shares knowledge with others
• Willing and able to assist other areas as needed
• Owns and ensures accuracy of SPOs and custom orders

Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead and manage the Bakeshop team, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high-performing environment
• Train, mentor, and motivate Bakeshop staff, holding them accountable, provide feedback, deliver exceptional guest service, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards
• Works with P&E to interview and hire staff
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing with the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager to ensure departments are adequately supported during busy periods
• Support Deli/Prepared Foods Manager with stay interviews (30-day check-in) with newly hired and promoted staff
• Assist Deli/Prepared Foods Manager in approving weekly timecards, processing TCCs, and weekly tips calculation spreadsheet for payroll
• Assists in the review process for staff; provides insights, feedback, and observations to the Deli/Prepared Foods Manager regarding staff’s performance to assist with the completion of the review
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Inventory & Ordering

• Manage inventory within the Bakeshop
• Order supplies, ingredients, and packaging timely, balancing cost control with the need for quality and freshness
• Reduce waste by implementing effective inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient ordering practices

Requirements

• At least 5 years baking experience in a professional kitchen
• At least 2 years management/strong supervisor experience, preferably in a professional kitchen or restaurant environment
• Experience in executing systems and procedures to provide for efficient and productive kitchen operations
• Knowledge of food procurement and inventory management
• Previous experience working with local, organic products and familiarity with standards regarding local, organic produce is preferred

Skills

• Make Someone’s Day: Genuine enthusiasm, positive energy, and a focus on guest and staff satisfaction
• Move fast and be thorough: Work with a purposeful sense of urgency while maintaining excellence
• Create a team people want to stay on: Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment
• Show Up: Reliable, present, and invested in the team and guests
• “What can I do?”: Proactive in helping others and anticipating needs
• Come with a solution: Identify pain points and propose creative solutions
• Own it: Hold yourself and others accountable, celebrate successes, and pay attention to details
• Seek knowledge: Love learning, embrace feedback, and pursue growth opportunities

Pay

$23.00-25.31/hour (previous experience taken into consideration)

Benefits

• Health Insurance (employer pays 75% for single health benefits)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (Full-time staff receive 2 weeks, gain an additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
• Sick time (Part-time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time (up to 8 weeks paid time off)
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
• Half price one-month bus passes
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution; 50% match on contributions above 3% and up to 5%; 100% vested from day one
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union
• Free Celtics tickets
• Plus many more!