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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakery Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager/Lead Operator directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise ...

Sprouts Farmers Market

Bakery Clerk

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$12.50 - $14.25/hr

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Bakery items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Bakery ...

Sprouts Farmers Market

Bakery Clerk

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $15.75/hr

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Bakery items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Bakery ...

Sprouts Farmers Market

Bakery Clerk

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $15.75/hr

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Bakery items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Bakery ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery

Angier, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery

Angier, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Lillington, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Durham, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Louisburg, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Zebulon, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Benson, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Louisburg, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Lillington, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Zebulon, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Durham, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Raleigh, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

Carlie C's IGA

Deli Bakery Clerk

Benson, NC

Deli Bakery Clerk Description A Deli Bakery Clerk at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and ...

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How much do bakery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery in Raleigh, NC is $20.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are bakery jobs?

Bakery jobs involve preparing, baking, and sometimes selling a variety of baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and cookies. People in these roles may work as bakers, pastry chefs, bakery assistants, or counter staff. These jobs often require early morning shifts, attention to detail, and knowledge of baking techniques and food safety. Some positions may also include customer service and inventory management responsibilities. Bakery jobs can be found in standalone bakeries, grocery stores, cafes, and large-scale commercial baking facilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Baker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Baker, you need hands-on baking skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a culinary certificate or relevant experience in a bakery setting. Familiarity with commercial ovens, mixers, dough proofers, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and creativity are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial to consistently produce high-quality baked goods, maintain safety standards, and efficiently meet customer demands.

What is the difference between Bakery vs Pastry Chef?

AspectBakeryPastry Chef
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, baking certifications often preferredAdvanced pastry arts training, culinary certifications
Work EnvironmentBakery shops, supermarkets, cafesFine dining restaurants, bakeries, hotels
Industry UsageMass production, retail bakingArtisan, specialty desserts, intricate pastries
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both bakers and pastry chefs work with baked goods, bakers typically focus on bread, rolls, and basic baked items, often in retail or mass production settings. Pastry chefs specialize in desserts, pastries, and more intricate baked creations, usually in upscale or specialty environments. The main difference lies in the complexity of products and the level of culinary training required.

What are some typical challenges bakers face during busy periods, and how can they effectively manage them?

Bakers often encounter high-pressure situations during holidays, weekends, or when fulfilling large orders, which can lead to time constraints and increased risk of errors. To manage these challenges, it's important to prioritize tasks, prepare ingredients in advance, and maintain clear communication with team members. Effective organization and teamwork help ensure that orders are completed on time while maintaining product quality. Many bakeries also rely on scheduling tools and batch production strategies to streamline the workflow during peak times.

What Are Bakery Jobs?

There are many jobs available at a bakery. At retail bakeries and cafes, there are typically front-of-house workers, such as cashiers, servers, and managers, in addition to a baker. A bakery may also have chefs who cook food in addition to baked goods. In the back of a retail establishment or a production bakery, there are head bakers, bakers’ assistants, as well as other production workers and machinery operators, who operate the oven and other mechanical equipment for preparation of large-scale batches. The qualifications you need to get a bakery job depend on the type of work you are interested in, although it is common for an aspiring baker to attend culinary school or have a culinary background.

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Bakery Manager

Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Durham, NC • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Nothing Bundt Cakes rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 345 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 42 rated bakeries

Job description

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager/Lead Operator directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management, and inventory control. The ultimate objective of this role is to drive sales and profitability while ensuring the highest quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment and superior service are consistently provided to our guests. The Bakery Manager/Lead Operator exemplifies NbC core values and serves as the key culture carrier to bring joy to the bakery and beyond in the community while building the team's commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.
Accountabilities/Duties:
  • Team Leadership
    • Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
    • Recruits and selects talent and ensures performance expectations are clearly communicated and proper training is provided to execute responsibilities effectively and enable team members to thrive.
    • Engages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course-correct as needed.
    • Provides continuous coaching and follow up to develop team and manage performance; delivers constructive feedback, conducts quarterly reviews, and addresses any performance issues in a timely, effective manner.
    • Delineates role of Assistant Manager, assigning specific responsibilities to support the ongoing leadership of the bakery team and operation.
    • Identifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.
    • Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.
  • Business Operations
    • Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.
    • Manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
    • Creates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan, and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trends.
    • Sets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.
    • Ensures NbC product, service, bakery environment, and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that all bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures.
    • Manages all controllable expenses, including labor, COGS, maintenance, and supplies, to maximize profitability.
    • Performs administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures.
  • Local Marketing
    • Leads proactive community outreach to increase brand visibility in the market and engage in brand-aligned events while responding appropriately to external requests for NbC contributions.
    • Coordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools, and other community organizers.

Core Values and Leadership Competencies:
  • Servant's Heart
    • Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team and create a superior guest experience.
    • Keeps the good of the team and guests ahead of personal interests or gain.
    • Leads by example and displays humility and empathy for others.
  • Spirit of a Champion
    • Demonstrates an intense drive, a commitment to excellence and a passion to succeed.
    • Seizes 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
    • Operates with a sense of urgency, exercises sound judgment and seeks feedback to improve performance.
  • Genuine Connections
    • Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts and energizes others.
    • Builds positive, productive relationships and communicates often and openly.
    • Serves as a strong Cake Celebrity/Brand Ambassador in the local community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Understands basic retail math and P&L principles, including the specific levers that drive sales and profitability.
  • Has the ability to interpret and analyze business and financial data, identify areas of strength and improvement opportunity, and determine appropriate action plans to address issues.
  • Leads with an unwavering guest focus and exhibits strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Excels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others' work and managing performance.
  • Is highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.
  • Possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.
  • Demonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.
    • Seeking a mature, responsible, respectful, dedicated, and reliable individual.
  • 35- 40 hours weekly, Sunday and Mondays off. Saturdays are a must as it is the busiest day of the week. Hourly pay will be discussed during the interview process.
  • Responsibilities are as listed but not limited to:
    • Creating the Schedule, 2-3 week's out
    • Keeping up with emails
    • Being a manager presence in the bakery, but also be apart of the team.
    • Ordered necessary supplies from vendors, weekly or biweekly.
    • Will be required to train in every aspect of the bakery.
    • Invoicing corporate accounts
    • Over seeing each department, following corporate procedures.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
  • 1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or food service industries.
  • Demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives.
  • Experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels, and team schedules, and managing costs.
  • Foodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment).
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.

Work Availability:
Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Join Our Growing Family
From "Happy Birthday" to "Just Because," Nothing Bundt Cakes® is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant's Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.
With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there's plenty of opportunity to join our family!
Click to learn more about Nothing Bundt Cakes®.
Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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