Bakery Department Manager

Burleson, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $25.87

Benefits

Health Insurance

tuition support

Paid Time Off

employee stock ownership

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

inclusive work environment

Job Description

WinCo Foods is a renowned grocery retailer celebrated for its unique employee-owned business model and deep-rooted dedication to offering the lowest possible prices to support families across communities. With over 140 supermarkets spanning 10 states and a robust family of more than 22,000 employee owners, WinCo Foods has grown to become the second largest employee-owned company in the United States. This impressive growth and success stem from their core philosophy that every employee who contributes to the company should also share in its success. WinCo boasts more than 500 millionaire employee-owners through their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a testament to their commitment to employee wealth creation and engagement. Their benefits package, which includes top-tier medical plans, tuition support, and other attractive offers, further distinguishes WinCo from typical grocery retailers. The company’s culture is centered on community impact, integrity, and fostering an inclusive environment where every team member’s voice and experience matter.

The Bakery Department Manager role at WinCo Foods is a pivotal position responsible for supervising and orchestrating the daily operations within the bakery section of the store. This role involves motivating, training, and overseeing bakery department personnel to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. The manager ensures that product quality, freshness, and inventory selection meet the company’s rigorous standards, maintaining strict control over inventory, ordering merchandise, and administrative recording to optimize profitability and operational efficiency. Beyond inventory management, the role emphasizes excellent customer service, including the encouragement of suggestive selling techniques to boost sales. The manager also plays a hands-on role in setting up promotional displays, seasonal arrangements, and maintaining a visually appealing bakery environment that attracts and retains customers.

This position demands a strong leader capable of balancing multiple duties such as hiring, scheduling, disciplinary actions, and fostering a safe workplace. Attention to detail is critical in monitoring product freshness, processing paperwork accurately in computerized systems, and meeting projected sales and gross margin objectives. Working closely with the team, the Bakery Department Manager embodies the brand’s commitment to honesty, integrity, and community involvement. The position requires handling all bakery equipment, working in variable conditions involving heat and cold, and performing tasks requiring physical endurance such as lifting up to 50 pounds. As this role is hourly, the pay rate is set at $25.87 per hour, classified under 'Other' employment type. WinCo emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring that all team members are respected and valued, and is vigilant about maintaining a safe and authentic recruitment process to protect job seekers.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a bakery clerk, lead clerk, MIT or equivalent knowledge of bakery department procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Initiative and self-direction to multitask
Perform basic math skills
Utilize excellent communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating systems
Conduct visual inspections and read reports and manuals
Learn taste, content, perishability of products, safety and sanitation procedures, department policies
Work around machinery with heat and cold conditions
Forecast accurately according to demand and past sales
Frequently bend, use hands repetitively, stand, walk and lift up to 50 lbs
Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards
Must be at least 18 years old
Food Handlers Certification per state laws

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a bakery clerk, lead clerk, MIT or equivalent knowledge of bakery department procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Initiative and self-direction to perform multitasking
Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute weights and measures
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft computer operating systems

Job Duties

Supervises employees by motivating, training, participating in hiring personnel, monitoring employee performance, recommending personnel action including hiring and firing, scheduling personnel according to needs, maintaining a safe and secure work environment
Maintains and encourages an atmosphere of fast, friendly courteous customer service
Performs customer relation duties and engages in suggestive selling techniques
Meets departmental projected sales and gross margin objectives
Ensures adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness by checking, receiving and controlling inventory, preventing sale of outdated products, computing gross profit, processing administrative paperwork, and maintaining accurate department records
Changes ends and promotion walls
Arranges seasonal displays for promotionals
Performs all job duties and responsibilities with honesty and integrity
Performs other duties as assigned or needed