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Mariano's

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Wheaton, IL · On-site

... 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 ...

Mariano's

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Orland Park, IL · On-site

... 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 ...

Mariano's

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Western Springs, IL · On-site

... 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 ...

Mariano's

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Oak Lawn, IL · On-site

... 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 ...

Mariano's

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Evergreen Park, IL · On-site

... 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 ...

Doughboy Restaurant Group

Bakery

Alsip, IL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Operate bakery ovens, monitor baking times, and ensure product quality.Follow food safety, sanitation, and GMP guidelines.Maintain a clean and organized work area.Assist with production setup ...

Aspire Bakeries

Supervisor, Bakery- Production

Alsip, IL

$71K - $75K/yr

Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses. * Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and ...

Doughboy Restaurant Group

Bakery

Alsip, IL · On-site

Operate bakery ovens, monitor baking times, and ensure product quality. * Follow food safety, sanitation, and GMP guidelines. * Maintain a clean and organized work area. * Assist with production ...

Fresh Thyme

Bakery and Deli Clerk

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during ... and senior management. • Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is ...

Doughboy Restaurant Group

Bakery

Alsip, IL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Operate bakery ovens, monitor baking times, and ensure product quality. * Follow food safety, sanitation, and GMP guidelines. * Maintain a clean and organized work area. * Assist with production ...

Fresh Thyme

Deli and Bakery Clerk

Joliet, IL · On-site

The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during ... and senior management. • Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is ...

Aspire Bakeries

Supervisor, Bakery- Production

Alsip, IL · On-site

$71K - $75K/yr

Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses. * Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and ...

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Director Bakery Operations

Chicago, IL · On-site

$151K - $211K/yr

The Director of Bakery Operations plays an important role in helping BBU win as one team, bake with ... Lead the Safety Integrated Management System for the bakeries and ensure every leader and associate ...

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Director Bakery Operations

Chicago, IL · On-site

$151K - $211K/yr

The Director of Bakery Operations plays an important role in helping BBU win as one team, bake with ... Lead the Safety Integrated Management System for the bakeries and ensure every leader and associate ...

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Director Bakery Operations

Chicago, IL

$151K - $211K/yr

The Director of Bakery Operations plays an important role in helping BBU win as one team, bake with ... Lead the Safety Integrated Management System for the bakeries and ensure every leader and associate ...

Bimbo Bakeries

Director Bakery Operations

Chicago, IL

$151K - $211K/yr

The Director of Bakery Operations plays an important role in helping BBU win as one team, bake with ... Lead the Safety Integrated Management System for the bakeries and ensure every leader and associate ...

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How much do bakery manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery manager in Romeoville, IL is $21.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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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Infographic showing various Bakery Manager job openings in Romeoville, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,553 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Mariano's

Wheaton, IL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Mariano's rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 124 rated grocery stores

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.
Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area. 
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Mariano's family! 
If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page! 

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.

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