Bakery Merchandiser

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.