Assistant Bakery Department Head

T&T Supermarket is a leading supermarket chain specializing in Asian groceries and products. Established as a trusted name within the community, T&T Supermarket offers a wide range of authentic food items, fresh produce, and specialty goods that cater to diverse customer needs, focusing on providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. As one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in North America, T&T is committed to maintaining safety, integrity, and community involvement while continuously enhancing its retail experiences.

The Bakery Assistant Department Head position is a vital role within T&T Supermarket’s Bakery Department, reporting directly to the Bakery Department Head. This role offers hands-on support in the daily operations of the bakery and helps ensure that the department runs smoothly and efficiently under favorable working conditions. This position requires someone who is not only skilled in bakery operations but also capable of leading a team, supervising staff, and maintaining product quality. The candidate will be responsible for promoting teamwork, supervising service assistants, managing inventory control, and helping to create attractive product displays especially during special events and holidays.

The Assistant Department Head will also collaborate closely with the Merchandising Department to align pricing strategies and ensure compliance with company principles. Quality control, inventory management, workplace safety, and food safety are central to this role, with a particular emphasis on upholding strict policies such as FIFO (First In, First Out) to ensure freshness and reduce waste. In addition to overseeing the department’s cleanliness and hygiene, the Assistant Department Head will also participate directly in bakery duties to lead by example.

This position seeks candidates with strong communication skills — proficiency in English is required, and Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous. A minimum of three years of relevant experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role, is preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate familiarity with profit and loss management, ability to interpret data and market information, and strong computer proficiency, especially in MS Office applications. Knowledge of workplace health and safety protocols, merchandise management, inventory control, promotional strategies, and product labeling is also crucial.

Working at T&T Supermarket, employees benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity employment practices. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, paid holidays and premium pay for working during holidays, generous paid time off, and retirement plans. Additional perks include employee assistance programs, subsidized meals, in-store discounts, staff recreational activities, and recognition through long service awards. Above all, T&T Supermarket prioritizes the health and safety of its workforce by implementing rigorous safety measures across all its stores and processing facilities.

This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to contribute to a dynamic and respected supermarket chain, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive setting. The bakery department is a cornerstone of T&T Supermarket’s retail experience, and the Assistant Department Head will play a key role in continuing the tradition of quality and customer satisfaction that consumers expect from this brand.