Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial Coaching
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Baker's, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a well-established grocery store brand that became a proud part of The Kroger Company family in 2001. Today, Baker's operates 11 stores across Nebraska, consistently delivering outstanding food and customer service to its community. As a member of the Kroger family, Baker's is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, honesty, integrity, and safety are core values. The company integrates its strong history with forward-thinking innovation to create memorable experiences for customers, associates, and the community alike.
Baker's, embedded within the Kroger network, prioritizes food at the heart of its business and nourishes the spirit of human connection by bringing together passionate teams committed to exceptional service. Associates are valued not only for their dedication but also for who they are, and the company invests substantially in their professional growth and well-being. Whether seeking part-time employment or a robust career path, Baker's offers fresh opportunities that encourage personal and professional success.
The Bakery Department Assistant Manager role is a dynamic position responsible for supporting the Department Manager in all bakery functions, including planning, organizing, training, and directing team members. This position is vital to ensuring top-quality production, excellent customer service, and maximizing store sales and profits. The Assistant Manager acts as a leader and mentor, fostering a workplace culture grounded in the company’s core values while delivering bakery products that meet high standards of freshness and presentation.
In this role, the Assistant Manager will manage associate schedules, training, and performance, facilitate effective merchandising, and maintain operational excellence through safety and sanitation standards. They will also handle customer inquiries with professionalism and tact, contributing positively to the shopping experience. This position demands someone who is proactive, organized, and able to handle high-pressure situations while encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.
The role offers a chance to work flexibly—both full- and part-time—with comprehensive benefits aimed at supporting the associate’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits include extensive healthcare options, paid time off, emotional support programs, tuition reimbursement, and valuable associate discounts. Baker’s is committed to fostering a nurturing workplace where individuals can expand their skills, advance their careers, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of feeding the human spirit.
Baker's, embedded within the Kroger network, prioritizes food at the heart of its business and nourishes the spirit of human connection by bringing together passionate teams committed to exceptional service. Associates are valued not only for their dedication but also for who they are, and the company invests substantially in their professional growth and well-being. Whether seeking part-time employment or a robust career path, Baker's offers fresh opportunities that encourage personal and professional success.
The Bakery Department Assistant Manager role is a dynamic position responsible for supporting the Department Manager in all bakery functions, including planning, organizing, training, and directing team members. This position is vital to ensuring top-quality production, excellent customer service, and maximizing store sales and profits. The Assistant Manager acts as a leader and mentor, fostering a workplace culture grounded in the company’s core values while delivering bakery products that meet high standards of freshness and presentation.
In this role, the Assistant Manager will manage associate schedules, training, and performance, facilitate effective merchandising, and maintain operational excellence through safety and sanitation standards. They will also handle customer inquiries with professionalism and tact, contributing positively to the shopping experience. This position demands someone who is proactive, organized, and able to handle high-pressure situations while encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.
The role offers a chance to work flexibly—both full- and part-time—with comprehensive benefits aimed at supporting the associate’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits include extensive healthcare options, paid time off, emotional support programs, tuition reimbursement, and valuable associate discounts. Baker’s is committed to fostering a nurturing workplace where individuals can expand their skills, advance their careers, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of feeding the human spirit.
Job Requirements
- Willing to work weekends and holidays
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
- Ability to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
- Possess skills for production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise
- Understanding of department operations
- Knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment practices and safety
- Must be able to work with cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate slicing equipment
- Qualified and able to operate power machinery and various job tools such as power jacks, box cutters, balers, and compactors
Job Qualifications
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
- Ability to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations
- Skills in production, merchandising and customer service related to merchandise sales
- Understanding of department operations
- Knowledge of employment and safety laws and regulations
- Capable of safely using cleaning solutions, sharp tools, slicing equipment and power machinery
- Experience in bakery or similar work preferred
- A past work record reflecting dependability and integrity
Job Duties
- Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs, and training and scheduling associates
- Keep department temperature logs updated and ensure associate compliance
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer and associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions
- Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage inventory and product accounting in the Department Manager's absence
- Perform and direct pricing and displaying of merchandise, maintaining proper signage, product rotation, freshness, and space allocation
- Counsel associates on merchandising techniques, customer service, product presentation and promotional activities
- Implement company programs and policies ensuring a harassment-free work environment
- Provide input on department budgets, goals and results to Department Manager
- Maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with policies, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation
- Promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements
- Supervise and coach direct reports, including completing performance reviews and providing feedback
- Perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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