Simply good bread starts with a great team. Help us lead ours! At The Bread Shed, we make wholesome, handmade breads, soft pretzels, and artisanal baked goods for local grocery stores and restaurants. We're a locally owned, woman-owned production bakery with a hardworking, supportive crew. We take pride in what we make and value people who care about the details, support their teammates, and show up ready to contribute. We're looking for a hands-on Bakery Production Assistant Manager who enjoys helping people succeed and keeping a busy production day organized. If you communicate clearly, lead by example, and balance encouragement with accountability, we'd love to meet you! The Role You'll work closely with our Bakery Manager to guide daily production, support employees, and maintain our standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. Together, you'll help the team understand the plan, stay focused, and navigate challenges as they arise. This is an active, on-the-floor leadership position. You'll work alongside the crew while keeping an eye on the bigger picture: checking progress, anticipating bottlenecks, adjusting assignments, and communicating concerns to the Bakery Manager. Success means knowing when to jump in, when to delegate, and when to ask for guidance. We want someone who helps build a confident, capable team through clear expectations, supportive coaching, and consistent follow-through. Hours Monday -

Friday :

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM What You'll Do Support daily production: Help the Bakery Manager set priorities, assign tasks, monitor doughs, and adjust workflow to keep production moving.

Guide and train employees:

Explain expectations, demonstrate techniques, recognize good work, and provide respectful feedback. Bring ongoing performance concerns to the Bakery Manager.

Stay engaged on the floor:

Move between stations, check in with employees, and identify where support or direction is needed.

Protect product quality:

Monitor dough handling, shaping, weights, bake quality, and finished products. Catch inconsistencies early and help correct them.

Keep communication clear:

Share production updates, delays, and staffing needs with the Bakery Manager and coordinate with other departments as needed.

Support employee development:

Assist with training, contribute feedback for performance reviews, and follow up on employee goals.

Reinforce safe practices:

Maintain consistent food safety, sanitation, and equipment safety standards.

Learn the hands-on work:

Shape breads and pretzels, load and unload commercial ovens, prepare pans, and learn to safely operate bakery equipment, including lye application equipment.

Help where needed:

Cross-train, assist with coverage, and support packaging and cleanup as production requires. What We're Looking For Readiness for physical work: This role involves standing for extended periods, working in a warm bakery around hot ovens, and lifting up to 60 pounds.

A collaborative approach:

You work well under the Bakery Manager's direction, take initiative within your role, and welcome constructive feedback. Clear, respectful communication: You're comfortable giving direction, asking questions, and addressing concerns calmly and promptly.

Practical problem-solving:

You can prioritize, stay steady during busy periods, and adapt when staffing or production needs change.

Strong follow-through:

You notice details, take ownership of your responsibilities, and follow up to make sure concerns are addressed.

Supportive leadership:

You lead by example, delegate thoughtfully, and help others develop the skills to work independently.

Reliability and flexibility:

You arrive prepared and on time, communicate proactively, and can adjust your schedule when coverage or production needs require it. Why You'll Love Working Here Meaningful leadership: Help shape the team's daily experience and the quality of products enjoyed throughout our community.

Opportunities to grow:

Build your production and leadership skills, with performance-based raises and opportunities to grow with the bakery.

Retirement savings:

SIMPLE IRA

with up to a 3% company match.

Paid time off:

Two weeks of PTO, 32 hours of sick time, attendance-incentive PTO, and three paid holidays.

Fresh bakery goods:

Free bread, cookies, and treats to take home each week.

A supportive crew:

Work with a team that values collaboration, hard work, and each person's contributions.

Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 43.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person