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Bakery Manager Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

Restaurant Team Member

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e ... Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members ...

Restaurant Team Member

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e ... Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members ...

Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e ... Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members ...

Pizza Team Member

Monticello, IL · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

That's right, we live to beat the rush and make it possible to make, bake or take pizzas during the ... you want), perhaps to management, perhaps beyond. Whether it's your hobby, main-gig, or ...

Pizza Team Member

Monticello, IL · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

That's right, we live to beat the rush and make it possible to make, bake or take pizzas during the ... you want), perhaps to management, perhaps beyond. Whether it's your hobby, main-gig, or ...

Pizza Team Member

Monticello, IL · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

That's right, we live to beat the rush and make it possible to make, bake or take pizzas during the ... you want), perhaps to management, perhaps beyond. Whether it's your hobby, main-gig, or ...

Cake Decorator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$18 - $31/hr

Mid-Shift, Closing Location Walmart Supercenter #2728 4625 E MARYLAND ST, DECATUR, IL, 62521, US Job Overview The main priority of Deli / Bakery associates is to prepare quality products for ...

Manager

Forsyth, IL

$40K - $65K/yr

Restaurant Manager Penn Station East Coast Subs is looking for Restaurant Managers who are motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build a team that works well ...

Host/Cashier

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Performs restroom checks, answers phone, keeps lobby, bakery and retail areas clean of debris, and ... Manage guests wait times by working with managers to quote accurate wait times * May be asked to ...

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How much do bakery manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery manager in Decatur, IL is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bakery manager?

To thrive as a Bakery Manager, you need strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety standards, inventory management, and prior experience in food service or hospitality. Familiarity with bakery production equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Leadership, organization, and excellent customer service skills help you motivate staff and create a positive environment. These skills ensure efficient operations, high product quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with health regulations.

What does a bakery manager do?

As a bakery manager, your central responsibilities are to ensure your bakery is profitable and well-maintained. You assess sales reports so you can see which of your baked goods or pastry are selling well and which are not. Based on your assessments, in consultation with the bakers and owners, you make decisions about what inventory you should to stock. Your duties also include managing the front-of-house staff. You make schedules and hire and train new employees. It is useful for a bakery manager to have job experience working in a bakery as an assistant manager or a shift leader.

What are some common challenges bakery managers face in balancing production schedules with customer demand?

Bakery Managers often need to carefully forecast customer demand to ensure that fresh products are always available without overproducing and causing waste. This requires strong organizational skills and close attention to sales trends, seasonal fluctuations, and special events. Additionally, managers must coordinate staffing and inventory orders to keep production running smoothly, all while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Open communication with team members and adaptability are key to successfully meeting these challenges.
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Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger

Decatur, IL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Customer Service skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
Desired Previous Job Experience:
  • Customer Service skills
  • Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
  • Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

       Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.

       Bakery/Deli Clerk should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.

       Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.

       Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.

       Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.

       Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.

       Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.

       Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.

       Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.

       Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.

       Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc.

       Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.

       Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.

       Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.

       Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.

       Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.

       Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.

       Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.

       Promote trust and respect among associates.

       Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.

       Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

       Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.

       Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.

       Notify management of customer or employee accidents.

       Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

       Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.

       Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

       Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.

       Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

       Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.