--- title: Bakery Assistant Manager at Mackenthun's Fine Foods description: Mackenthun's Fine Foods is hiring for the Bakery Assistant Manager role in Minnetrista, MN. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/bakery-assistant-manager-at-mackenthuns-fine-foods-01a18ee5-2bf6-7b3b-a2f3-a67851710e9e date: 2026-10-31T02:15:34Z og_description: Join Mackenthun's Fine Foods as Bakery Assistant Manager in Minnetrista, MN. Pays $20–$23 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/aqtmuc.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Mackenthun's Fine Foods | | **Location** | Minnetrista, MN | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $23/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Mackenthun's Fine Foods. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Mackenthun's Fine Foods. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $47,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description ### **Job Summary** Assist the Bakery Department Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality production, exceptional customer service, and profitability. Help manage staff, including direct reports, inventory, ordering, and maintain a safe, sanitary environment while supporting Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience and meeting performance goals. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Leadership & Staff Support:** - Lead direct reports by training, supervising, and motivating bakery staff to ensure high performance. - Assist in creating and managing staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand. - Help ensure staff are knowledgeable about products, food safety, and customer service standards. - Provide feedback, coaching, and support for staff development. - Foster a positive team environment to promote engagement and productivity. - Handle staffing issues such as scheduling, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns or conflicts. - Assist with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding new bakery staff. **Product Management:** - Assist in overseeing daily production to ensure products meet quality standards and align with company specifications. - Ensure bakery items are visually appealing, fresh, and well-stocked to attract customers. - Collaborate with the marketing team to support the development of new bakery items and seasonal offerings. - Assist in managing production schedules to minimize waste and ensure product availability without overproduction. **Inventory & Ordering:** - Monitor inventory levels for ingredients, packaging, and other bakery supplies. - Help place orders for ingredients and supplies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and minimizing spoilage. - Assist in implementing efficient stock rotation (FIFO) to reduce waste and maintain product freshness. - Track and manage inventory accurately and assist with documentation. **Customer Service & Sales:** - Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience. - Assist customers with product recommendations, slicing, packaging, and resolving any concerns. - Implement merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales. - Monitor sales trends and assist in adjusting product offerings to maximize department sales. **Health, Safety & Compliance:** - Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including food handling and storage. - Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by conducting regular safety audits. - Assist in overseeing the cleanliness of bakery equipment, tools, and the bakery floor. - Support staff in following proper hygiene and sanitation practices in accordance with food safety guidelines. **Financial Performance & Budgeting:** - Assist in monitoring department financial performance, ensuring alignment with the store's budget. - Help control shrinkage through effective inventory management and staff training. - Assist in managing labor costs and scheduling, adjusting staffing levels as needed. - Work with vendors to maintain competitive pricing and ensure accurate billing for special orders. **Collaboration:** - Work closely with the store manager, marketing team, and other department managers to support store objectives. - Participate in promotional events and marketing campaigns to increase bakery product visibility. - Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth store operations. **Department Development:** - Stay informed about industry trends, customer preferences, and new baking techniques. - Assist in introducing new products and recipes to keep the bakery offerings fresh and exciting. - Participate in planning meetings and contribute to department goals. - Help develop staff skills through training and ongoing professional development. **Qualifications** - High School diploma (GED) required; 1+ years of management experience. - Prior bakery or culinary experience preferred. - Strong organizational, problem-solving, and math skills. - Ability to work a flexible schedule to include daytime hours, evenings, every other weekend, an occasional overnight and some holidays as needed. **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** - Physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a bakery environment. - Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. **Benefits Summary for Full Time:** - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401k - Employer Paid Life Insurance - Long Term & Short Term Disability - Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident - Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays - Sick & Safe Time - Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays - 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations - Referral bonuses - Dietitian services ## Skills - Employee Development - Cleanliness - Event Marketing - Onboarding - Supervision - Performance Management - Performance Analysis - Food Preparation - Quality Standards - Problem Solving - Baking - Safety Audits - Hygiene - Stock Rotation - Sanitation - Employee Training - Cost Analysis - Billing - Packaging - Merchandising - FIFO Inventory Management - Food Safety - Inventory Management - Store Operations - Recruitment - Coaching - Sales - Customer Service - Campaign Management ## Benefits - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Flexible Work Schedules - 401(k) Plans - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Vision Insurance - Professional Development - Life Insurance ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Assistant Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management/assistant-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Retail Groceries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/retail-and-wholesale/retail-groceries?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 133613 jobs - [Minnesota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 51369 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)