Job Description

Location: 455 Mcneely Ave, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 4S6

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.
At Your Independent Grocer, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

We\'re looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!

Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We are looking to hire an experienced bakery manager to supervise our baking staff and manage all day to day bakery operations. The bakery manager\'s responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, hiring suitable bakery staff, and ensuring that orders for specialty cakes are completed on time.

To be successful as a bakery manager, you should demonstrate excellent management and problem-solving skills. Ultimately, an outstanding Bakery Manager should be able to achieve exceptional customer and enforce staff compliance with food health and safety regulations.

Bakery Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the bakery is adequately stocked with quality baking ingredients and supplies.
• Ensuring that baking tools, utensils, and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Developing and implementing advertising and marketing strategies to attract new customers.
• Creating suitable work schedules for staff members.
• Appraising staff performance and carrying out the necessary disciplinary measures to address poor performance.
• Training staff to produce high-quality bakery items while following proper food handling procedures.
• Strategically arranging bakery items in display cases to encourage customer purchases.
• Inspecting bakery items to ensure that established standards on quality, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal are met.
• Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.

Bakery Manager Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate\'s degree in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts is advantageous.
• Proven experience managing a bakery.
• A food handler\'s license.
• Sound knowledge of different baking techniques.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Why us?
At Your Independent Grocer, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Your Independent Grocer recognizes Canada\'s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation\xe2\x80\x99s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Your Independent Grocer