Job Description

Bakery Shift Lead

Location: Livonia, MI
Type: [Full-Time or Part-Time] | Store Opening in 2026!

Create. Lead. Inspire.

At Meijer, we bring joy to every aisle—and that includes our Bakery. As a Bakery Shift Leader , you’ll guide a talented team to deliver exceptional service and high-quality baked goods that delight our customers. You’ll lead by example, fostering teamwork, growth, and a culture of care that reflects Meijer’s commitment to family, community, and respect.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Engage team members to provide outstanding service and a friendly, welcoming experience for every customer.
• Communicate daily priorities, assign work, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Mentor and coach team members to exceed service and sales goals while upholding Meijer standards.
• Train and develop new hires and cross-train high-potential talent to promote growth and productivity.
• Foster open communication between team members and leadership to ensure smooth operations.
• Partner with leadership on scheduling, engagement, and operational planning to improve sales and profitability.
• Monitor freshness and product rotation to ensure the highest quality baked goods.
• Lead compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, creating a clean, safe environment.
• Engage with the community by supporting local events and building customer connections.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and product displays.
• Operate registers, handle cash transactions, and operate powered equipment when needed.
• May assist in leadership coverage for other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You:

• Retail, bakery, or food service experience preferred.
• Passion for customer service and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and build strong relationships with team members and customers.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and positive work culture.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Weekly pay & team member discounts
• Paid time off & paid family leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive, family-first environment

Join Our Family

If you love creating fresh, beautiful baked goods and leading teams that make people smile, we’d love to welcome you.

Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Meijer moving forward!

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