Bakery Management Trainee

Job Summary of Bakery Management Trainee:

Supervise retail operations for the assigned department, making impactful decisions regarding store associates, merchandise quality and presentation, as well as the service level extended to our customers. Cultivate strong relationships with both associates and customers, and encourage a vibrant culture that supports Hannaford Strategy through store huddles, modeling our cultural behaviors, and the consistent application of all available tools to enhance performance management. Guarantee that store conditions related to appearance, security, safety, and food safety are maintained at optimal levels. Accountable for the effective control of company assets.

Responsibilities of Bakery Management Trainee:

• Establish a positive and diverse environment to ensure the continued satisfaction and loyalty of associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality guidelines are adhered to.
• Operate department functions in accordance with approved standard practices.
• Sustain the visual appeal and presentation of the department by keeping up with maintenance tasks.
• Recruit, train, and empower associates to align with the needs of the department.
• Attain the financial objectives set for the department.
• Monitor the performance of all assigned department associates in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
• Representing exemplary and personable customer service standards.
• Employ good judgement in delegating tasks, assigning responsibilities, and following up on progress to enhance the department's performance.
• Maintain precise documentation for production, shrinkage, sales, and inventory record-keeping.
• Meeting the physical standards of the position is crucial, and accommodations can be arranged if needed.
• Acknowledge achievements and provide constructive counseling when needed.
• Practice treating all colleagues with fairness, respect, and dignity.
• Confirm that department associates are receiving proper training under certified trainers.
• It is imperative to stick to the company's policies and procedures without deviation.
• Heighten familiarity with the various products in the designated area.
• Incorporate the RF unit as necessary for improved outcomes.
• Systematize and manage the product loads allocated to various departments.
• Support in the efficient organization and regulation of inventory to enhance sales revenue and reduce shrinkage issues.
• Evaluate the performance of department members in line with company expectations.
• Organize work schedules in a manner that supports the attainment of production goals and the delivery of exceptional customer service, while also acknowledging the personal scheduling constraints of employees.
• Familiarize yourself with the operation of organizational resources like MPP, financial documentation, scheduling applications, procurement procedures, and business information systems.
• Ensure adherence to operational and merchandising protocols to boost profitability, prioritizing key product categories for focused attention.
• Cultivate a culture of effective communication that transcends the department and reaches across the organization.
• Ensure that organizational sanitation, safety, and food safety standards are complied with.
• Shrinkage can be better managed by identifying the causes behind it and implementing measures to reduce its occurrence.
• Understand thoroughly the standard practices manual of the department and the specialized Program Manuals for the programs conducted within the departments for which you are responsible.
• Perform any other duties as required.
• Strong expertise in store procedures and effective storewide merchandising practices.
• Impressive interpersonal aptitude, customer service excellence, and strong communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational proficiency and a confirmed ability and willingness to comprehend multiple tasks and technical elements of the position.
• Demonstrated adept judgement in addressing issues, making decisions, handling complaints, mediating disputes, and resolving grievances with precision and tact.
• The passion and ability to take the lead and coordinate staff members in multiple areas.
• Experience equivalent to that of a Department Manager is a requirement for this role.
• A college diploma or its comparable substitute is preferred for this role.
• Individuals are expected to have accreditation as a Certified Food Safety Manager from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or a comparable accrediting agency. For those without certification, participation in company-organized training and obtaining accreditation within the first 90 days of employment is a requirement. Ongoing accreditation is compulsory for positions that necessitate it.

Physical Requirements of Bakery Management Trainee:

• Proficiency in computer and communication system utilization is a key requirement for job performance.
• Regularly perform lifting tasks of up to 20 lbs., such as overhead lifting, and occasionally manage weights of up to 60 lbs.
• Achieve the set volume targets and standardized operational levels.

Preferred Requirement of Bakery Management Trainee:

• Assist in attaining financial milestones: sales performance goals, percentage of payroll allocation, gross margin profitability, reduction of inventory shrinkage, MPP net effectiveness, and control of miscellaneous costs.
• Adhere strictly to the company's set policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture that is centered around sales generation and creating consumer value by prioritizing relationship building and fostering a culture of enthusiastic customer awareness.
• Show fairness, dignity, and respect to all team members. Recognize their achievements and offer constructive feedback as required.
• Ensure that the store looks appealing and that the quality of products remains uncompromised.
• Direct the performance of duties and responsibilities by all assigned department associates.
• Suggest strategies for attracting, developing, and evaluating the performance of staff members in the designated department.
• Assist in enhancing the capabilities of associates in assigned areas.
• Exercise discerning judgment in delegating tasks, assigning duties, and tracking progress to foster optimal store performance.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the organization's security, safety, and food safety standards.
• Sustain the techniques and layouts of products in harmony with the company's merchandising ethos.
• Comprehensive comprehension of the reasons for and solutions to inventory shrink issues in the allocated departments.
• Learn the practical application of corporate tools like MPP software, financial reports, calendar coordination, procurement processes, and business data handling systems.
• Be acquainted with the standard practices that are customary in every department.
• Establish and nurture strong communication with the management team, all associates within the store, and colleagues across the organization.
• Any information pertaining to the store should be handled with complete confidentiality.
• Fulfill all additional duties and projects as given.
• Required to satisfy the physical prerequisites of the job, whether adjustments are made or not.