Bakery Lead in Ithaca, New York at Green Star Cooperative Market Inc

GreenStar offers excellent time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options!

Purpose: To assist the Bakery Manager with keeping the Bakery running smoothly and producing an adequate amount of food in a timely and efficient manner. To help keep the bakery cases fully stocked and appealing at all times. To create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, customers, owners, and members of the community.

Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.

Status: Level III, Lead Staff, Supervised by Bakery Manager

Responsibilities:

PRODUCTION BAKERY

• Oversee and assist with the daily production of both bread and pastry for retail, catering, and wholesale orders.
• Ensure that Greenstar offers a wide variety of baked goods for sale, is fully stocked, attractive, and with accurate pricing, supporting the Bakery Manager
• Ensure that Greenstar offers a wide variety of on trend products, including vegan and wheat free options.
• Assist Bakery Manager in researching and developing new recipes.
• Assist with inventory and ordering products, ensuring adequate amounts of products/supplies.
• Assist with receiving and stocking orders as needed.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
• Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
• Knowledgeable about all Bakery products.
• Help customers place special orders.

PERSONNEL

• Assist the Bakery Manager in ensuring on-the-job-training.
• Evaluate ongoing staff training needs.
• Communicate any personnel concerns to the Bakery Manager.

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

• See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment and notifies supervisor of any maintenance issues.
• Participate in inventory counts.
• Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow GreenStar’s safety rules.
• Assist other employees in safety needs.
• Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
• Participate in safety training programs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES

• Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
• Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
• Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experienced in bakery production.
• Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Open to input/feedback on work performance.
• Open to giving input/feedback on Bakery department.
• Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.