Bakers Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Who Is Bristol Farms?
Since opening our first market in Rolling Hills, CA, Bristol Farms has brought people together around a love for cooking and sharing delicious food. We have worked to create a community of curious foodies - people who enjoyed exploring the aisles and discovering new and exciting ingredients. We know that in order to achieve this goal, we must provide the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce, complement it with an awesome array of groceries in each aisle, and create an extraordinary experience for every guest.
To create that experience, we rely on our amazing team members and leaders to provide extraordinary service; and to create a fun, interactive, and engaging environment where we invite the guests to participate in the experience.
We seek out team members who not only enjoy food but are passionate about it. Team Members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, who have a positive attitude, and who work well in a team environment. People who are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where they work. We look for team members who can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations.
Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table
You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.
What Will Be On Your Plate?
Job Title: Assistant Bakery Manager
Department: Bakery
Reports To: Bakery Manager
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary
The Assistant Bakery Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move their staff and themselves towards success. Key personality traits and skills needed to accomplish this are: patience, even tempered, humble, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical, consistent; and an encourager and teacher. Must be self motivated; have strong leadership skills; good listening skills, extraordinary customer service skills; applied empathy; and possess a strong sense of urgency in all duties performed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• The Assistant Bakery Manager assists in the development of the Bakery Department by coordinating activities of all employees engaged in the sales and processing of bakery products in the absence of the Bakery Manager
• Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for training and developing employees to assure freshness, quality, customer service, and sanitation
• Ensures proper training on weighing, slicing, cutting, and serving of bakery goods
• On an on-going basis, trains employees in suggestive selling and merchandising techniques, and customer service skills
• Assists the Bakery Manager with the ordering and receiving of products, and proper invoice routing
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of all merchandising programs
• Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters and tables to promote sales
• Assures consistency in Bakery Department policies and procedures by observing employee work habits and providing necessary feedback
• Maintains the Bakery Department under current California Weights & Measures mandates and trains all employees on the use of proper tares and accurate weights
• Monitors price integrity standards by focusing on accurate pricing, correct signage, and posted weights
• Packages, displays, and merchandises all bakery goods according to company standards
• Maintains current health codes and company standards regarding sanitation and cleanliness
• Understands proper usage of authorized cleaning chemicals
• Follows the "FIFO"rotation system (first-in, first-out) to maintain freshness of product and reduce shrink
• Covers, labels, and dates all leftover products; utilizes leftover products before opening new product
• Inspects items during baking processes; including measuring temperatures throughout process to maintain quality and sanitation
• Inspects finished bakery products to ensure BFLA standards of quality, weight specifications, and presentation
• Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to the Bakery Manager and/or Store Director
• Documents all safety training and reports accidents under compliance of Cal OSHA SB 198
• Focuses on inventory control i.e., theft, shrink and proper storage to avoid loss of product
• Bakes products as needed
• Assist with receiving, breakdown, and storage of Bakery products
• Maintains cleanliness of Bakery Department
• Responsible for all material in the Bakery Logbook
• Responsible for communication with the Bakery Manager and Store Director on all department related issues
• Responsible to use the tools provided by management
• As needed, assists with the preparation of the weekly work schedule
• Assists with managing cost control by managing overtime and controlling supply costs
• Assists customers with orders, engaging in suggestive selling techniques
• Responsible for providing customers with extraordinary service that exceeds customer expectations, with a smile and a willing attitude
• Addresses customer complaints or inquiries in such a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Follows and enforces policies set forth in the employee handbook at all times, especially regarding service standards and appearance
• Meets and exceeds BFLA standards in service, quality, freshness, and cleanliness

Supervisory Responsibilities
In the absence of the Bakery Manger, manages employees in the department. He or she carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include assisting with the training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Customer Service Skills
The Assistant Bakery Manager is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. He or she is required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Assistant Bakery Manager is expected to have a positive "can-do" attitude; to treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, memos, bakery orders, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and schedules. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or employees of Bristol Farms.
Knowledge of English
This is a customer service driven position. The candidate must have the ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation. Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. He or she is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The staff member must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, to electrical shock, and to risk of burn. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Why You'll Love Working at Bristol Farms:

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available - Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

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