41 Assistant Bakery Manager

Why Ingles

Ingles Markets has a place for everyone! Ingles began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Find your path - growth opportunities abound, and Ingles loves to promote from within!

At Ingles, we work as a team to provide our customers with a warm, hometown shopping experience - and your role is essential to making that happen. While all associates share a variety of responsibilities, our greatest pride comes from greeting customers with a smile and offering helpful service. Join a company that values leadership, safety, and customer satisfaction. Ingles is committed to your growth, offering training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to advance your career in retail management, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality products, excellent customer service, and achievement of sales and profit goals. In the Bakery Manager’s absence, this role assumes full responsibility for department management, including staff supervision and compliance with company standards.

Key Responsibilites

• Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting customers and assisting with product inquiries.
• Train, mentor, and support new hires; ensure all team members follow department procedures.
• Manage scheduling, production sheets, and product ordering to maintain efficient operations.
• Oversee department during Bakery Manager’s absence, including staff supervision and disciplinary actions.
• Receive, verify, and stock merchandise; maintain accurate invoices and logs.
• Ensure displays are fully stocked, neat, and appealing; follow proper rotation and pricing procedures.
• Prepare, package, label, and price products accurately; decorate baked goods as needed.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor compliance with sanitation, safety, and company policies; adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Support space management plans and control damaged goods according to policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Previous bakery experience is required.
• Food safety knowledge is required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs especially during times of high volume and/or stress.
• Must be able to read and do simple math problems. 
• Wants to be part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave (FT only)
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave (FT only)
• Company paid life insurance (FT only)
• Scholarship program for High School Seniors