Grand Central Bakery is looking for an Assistant Delivery Manager to lead in our delivery department. The ideal candidate will have experience building strong teams with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure that product gets out the door to customers daily.
Company Overview
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities.A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Job Description
The Assistant Delivery Manager assists the Delivery Manager in overseeing all of Grand Central Bakery wholesale and inter-company delivery operations in support of Grand Central Bakery's mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. They are directly responsible for all delivery operations during their shift, including staffing, training, quality control, communication, inventory management, facilities, and maintaining employee morale within the parameters of Grand Central Bakery's mission and financial goals.In the absence of the Delivery Manager, the Assistant Delivery Manager is expected to cover their supervisor's responsibilities to the best of their ability.
Integral to their team, the Assistant Delivery Manager balances administrative duties with time scheduled on the floor as a high functioning crew member, providing additional coverage as necessary during employee illness or vacation.Location: 2249 NW York St., Portland, OR 97210Rate of Pay: $66,547 annual salary
Schedule:
Full-time, shifts frequently start as early as 2:30AM. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends and holidays is required.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Communicates with both internal and external customers effectively and in accordance with Grand Central Bakery's brand promise to be the best part of our customer's day.
- Oversees and coordinates systems to ensure the delivery of high quality, delicious products to our wholesale customers and cafes.
- Supports sales growth strategy with efficient and effective routing to both deliver outstanding customer service, increase sales in existing accounts, and acquire new strategic customers.
- Assists Delivery Manager with proactive and strategic delivery fleet management - safe vehicles, timely repairs, and thoughtful purchasing. Adheres to and maintains all HACCP and safety requirements
- Provides training and coaching to ensure that drivers operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner while obeying all traffic laws.
- Is the primary trainer of new hires and Drivers; the Delivery Assistant Manager provides timely and effective training on routes, customer service, , safety (lifting, safe driving) and daily operations. Uses checklists and training documents to maintain accurate and efficient operations.
- Supports the Delivery Manager with administrative people operations by assisting with the hiring of team members including interviewing and making hiring decisions; scheduling team members and finding coverage for shifts due to absences; approving timecards and submitting to Payroll.
- Participates in managerial communication, bolsters team morale, and upholds Grand Central Bakery policy through management and example.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to read, write, and speak English required; English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
- Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department regulations at all times.
- Knowledge of all health department regulations concerning food production and handling required.
- Must be able to add, subtract and multiply with ease and accuracy.
- Has and maintains a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license with 5 years of driving experience and a driving record acceptable to Grand Central Bakery. Follows policies and procedures in the Driver Safety Manual at all times. Must pass a company administered driving test.
- Intermediate computer skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or comparable programs required. Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- 2 or more years’ experience working in a wholesale warehouse or delivery environment required.
- 1 or more years of management or leadership experience required.
- 1 or more years fleet maintenance experience preferred.
Company Overview
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Pay Transparency
Grand Central Bakery complies with applicable pay transparency laws in the locations where it does business. All job postings include the rate of pay for the position. For positions that have a range, the full range will be listed along with the expected starting compensation.
Benefits
Grand Central Bakery offers outstanding employee benefits as part of our total compensation package including health insurance, paid time off, a 401k with match, employee discount, and bread! Check out our career page for information about our benefit offerings. https://grandcentralbakery.applytojob.com/apply/
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and strive to create a work environment of respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation. It is the policy of Grand Central Bakery to maintain a workplace free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical, sensory, or mental disability, age, marital status, military or veteran status, family relationship, your or your family’s genetic information, or status in any other legally protected group.
We expect each employee to embrace and apply these principles of equal treatment to each other and to our customers.
Know Your Rights - EEOC
https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-posterPlease email hr@grandcentralbakery.com with questions or requests for accommodation.
