Assistant Bakery Manager (Plant)
Location: The Baking Institute Bakery Co.
Compensation: Up to $25/hour | Eligible for overtime | Benefits + Health Insurance | Employee Discounts
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Bakery Manager to support our Plant Manager in overseeing daily operations of our wholesale bakery. This role is critical to ensuring smooth production, compliance with food safety programs, and coordination across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to act as the right hand to the Plant Manager.
As a bilingual workplace (English/Spanish), we value team members who can help foster clear communication across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Oversight & Planning
- Support the Plant Manager in daily and long-term production planning.
- Monitor workflows across cake, pastry, and baking departments to ensure efficiency, quality, and deadlines are met.
- Sanitation & Food Safety
- Serve as the SQF Practitioner/Lead, maintaining and following all SQF food safety and quality programs.
- Ensure sanitation procedures are carried out and documented properly at all stages of production.
- Inventory & Vendor Management
- Assist with ingredient and packaging inventory management.
- Communicate with vendors regarding deliveries, quality issues, and supply needs.
- Operational Leadership
- Provide general oversight of the plant in the absence of the Plant Manager.
- Supervise production staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.
- Support training, coaching, and performance monitoring of team members.
- Compliance & Programs
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Keep accurate records related to food safety, sanitation, and operational metrics.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, commercial baking, or production management preferred.
- Knowledge of SQF or other food safety programs strongly desired.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus (we are a bilingual workspace).
Schedule & Compensation
- Hourly Position: Up to $25/hour (based on experience)
• Overtime Eligible
• Benefits Package: Health insurance, employee discounts, and additional company benefits
