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(21yrs+ to apply) Bakery Manager In Training - Peoria / Knoxville Crossing

Schnucks · Schnucks Peoria, IL · $19.75 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your management experience. How many people did you lead, and what was hardest?

What they are checking: Whether they have the six months of real management experience the posting requires.

Tell me about a time you had to assign tasks to people who didn't want them.

What they are checking: Whether they can delegate fairly and keep a positive team.

This is a manager-in-training role. What do you most want to learn here?

What they are checking: Whether they're open to coaching and have realistic growth goals.

The schedule is 40 hours with shifts anywhere from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the early mornings and flexible hours bakery leadership requires.

What would you do

How would you train a new bakery teammate?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach skills, safety and service in a clear way.

One of your team members keeps skipping cleaning steps. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold people to sanitation standards and coach fairly.

A customer calls upset because their decorated cake has the wrong name on it, and the party is in two hours. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they solve the problem fast and leave the customer with a good impression.

About the work

How would you write orders for the day and set a production timeline for a bakery that opens early?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan production around sales and staffing with hours starting at 4 a.m.

What do you look at to decide how much product to order from the bakery plant?

What they are checking: Whether they use sales history, seasons and ads to avoid both empty shelves and waste.

How do you keep inventory accurate in a bakery with so much fresh product?

What they are checking: Whether they understand inventory control and shrink, which the posting names.

What would you check during a walk-through of the bakery each morning?

What they are checking: Whether they know department standards for displays, freshness, cleanliness and safety.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description The Bakery Manager will perform all the duties and job functions of an experienced clerk. Must have the ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service. Responsibilities: • Maintain strict adherence to department and company safety guidelines • Assign duties to the team as needed • Train new teammates • Process incoming products from bakery plant and direct store delivery vendors • Order decorated cakes from the bakery plant • Rotate product and straighten displays • Ensure department standards are met • Write orders for the day and set up timeline for production schedule • Provide friendly and courteous service in person and on the phone • Receive and stock orders • Understand and practice proper sanitation procedures • Follow inventory control procedures to ensure quality production, accuracy and product rotation Requirements: • Minimum six months of management experience • Minimum six months of bakery experience The position is 40 hours per week. Flexible availability including weekends is important in our retail environment. Hours may range from 4:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $19.75 - $19.75 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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