Friday, January 13, 2012

The Family Behind the Bakery

So, you're probably wondering about the owners of Oakmont Bakery.  Well, you're in luck because I have all the answers for you.  Marc and Susan started out the bakery in 1988 in a much smaller place, now they run a bakery that is over 8,500 square feet.  Oakmont Bakery is one of the largest bakeries in the United States.  This bakery is not a chain--it is run by a wonderful, dedicated family.  Marc and Susan, the owners, have 5 children--3 of which work with us at the bakery.





Marc and Susan both work in our business office.  Marc also helps decorate cakes.  They are the foundation of the business, and they put in so many hours to make sure the business is successful

Tony is the production manager or the general manager.  He helps to make sure the production process from baking, to decorating, to selling runs smoothly.  He helps to put all the work together to sell.

Stephanie works in our business office.  She makes sure everything that we need is ordered and ready to use.  She's a crazy cookie tray maker.  I've never seen anyone move as quickly as her. 

Kristen is still in college, so she works the front counter like I do.  We deal with the customers, box up their items, and ring them out.  We are the face of the business.

The younger ones are too young to work at the bakery, but I'm sure they'll follow in the footsteps of their family.

It's great working for a family business, especially this one because the family is so nice and caring.  Everyone in the family works very hard to make every day a good day.  

2 comments:

  1. Awe, I absolutely love family owned businesses. I think they for sure beat out going to some chain store or restaurant, etc. You seem like you really love working there and everyone looks so happy!

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  2. Yes, I love the bakery. Such a great place to work

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