Bakery Merchandiser
Job Description
Our client in Rochelle Park, NJ, has an immediate opening for a Bakery Merchandiser on a direct-hire basis.
Company Profile:
Grocery Retailer
Team Atmosphere and Environment
Passion for Food and People
Bakery Merchandiser:
Are you a bakery professional with a passion for fresh products, eye-catching displays, and leading high-performing teams? We are seeking an experienced Bakery Merchandiser to support bakery department operations, strengthen product presentation, and help deliver an exceptional customer experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bakery, grocery, food-service, or perishable-department professional to step into a well-compensated, hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate understands bakery production, freshness standards, merchandising strategy, inventory control, food safety, and team development.
As the Bakery Merchandiser, you will help ensure bakery departments are stocked, organized, visually appealing, clean, and ready to serve customers every day.
Support daily bakery department operations, including production, packaging, product displays, sanitation, and customer service
Create appealing bakery merchandising displays that promote sales, showcase freshness, and maintain brand standards
Monitor product quality, rotation, dating, and freshness to reduce shrink and maintain food-safety compliance
Assist with inventory management, ordering, stock levels, and product availability
Help control labor costs, product waste, and department expenses while supporting sales growth
Train, coach, and support bakery associates on production procedures, customer service, sanitation, and merchandising expectations
Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment in accordance with company policies and food-safety standards
Work closely with store leadership and bakery team members to maintain department performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Ensure bakery cases, displays, work areas, and backstock are consistently organized, stocked, and presentation-ready
Bakery Merchandiser Background Profile:
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 2 years of experience in bakery, grocery, food service, supermarket perishables, or a related retail environment
Previous experience as a bakery merchandiser, bakery lead, trainer, supervisor, or department team leader preferred
Strong knowledge of bakery production, packaging, merchandising, product rotation, freshness standards, and sanitation procedures
Experience supporting inventory, reducing shrink, and maintaining product quality is highly valued
Ability to lead by example, train team members, and build a positive, customer-focused work environment
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail bakery setting while balancing multiple priorities
Features and Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, and more.
Generous paid time off
Company Car
Bonus Incentive Plan
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.