BAKERY/BAKE-OFF BAKERS

Smith's Food and Drug, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a well-established supermarket chain serving customers across over 140 stores in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998, Smith's has become a critical member of the Kroger family, benefiting from the extensive resources and support the larger parent company offers. As one of the largest grocery retailers in the western United States, Smith's emphasizes fresh food, customer service, and community engagement, creating a shopping experience that consistently meets the needs and expectations of its diverse clientele. The company culture is built around core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which foster a welcoming and productive workplace environment for all employees.

This Bakery Associate role at Smith's Food and Drug is designed for individuals passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience through high standards of service and product quality. The position focuses on creating a safe and clean environment in the bakery department, encouraging customers to return by ensuring their satisfaction with fresh, quality products and attentive service. The associate assists the department manager in achieving sales and profit objectives while maintaining rigorous adherence to quality assurance standards enforced by local, state, and federal regulations.

As an integral member of the bakery team, the associate plays a key role in embodying Smith's 'Customer 1st' strategy. This means promoting and delivering excellent customer service at all times, answering product-related questions, making suggestions, and fulfilling special orders. The position requires a hands-on approach, involving the preparation and baking of goods, maintenance of cleanliness and sanitization, inventory management, and the safe operation of kitchen equipment. This role offers excellent opportunities for those who are eager to grow with the company through ongoing industry-leading training, education reimbursement programs, and diverse career pathways.

Working at Smith's Food and Drug means being part of a company that values its people and helps feed their futures by supporting professional development and personal well-being. This role is available for both full- and part-time employment, with flexible scheduling options and comprehensive benefits designed to support physical, emotional, and financial health. Employees enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, valuable discounts, counseling services, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over their careers. Whether you are starting your career in retail or looking for a new career path in a dynamic team-oriented environment, Smith's offers a welcoming opportunity to build your future in the food industry.