Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts

Job Description

Pick 'N Save, based in Wisconsin, is a well-established grocery retailer serving customers across 89 stores throughout the state. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 2015, Pick 'N Save has become part of one of the largest and most respected grocery conglomerates in the United States. The Kroger family of companies is dedicated to innovation, diversity, and community engagement, proudly providing an exceptional shopping experience underpinned by a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Their mission is to "Feed the Human Spirit," which drives their efforts to deliver food and products that nourish customers physically and emotionally, while fostering a workplace culture centered on respect, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.

As a bakery team member at Pick 'N Save, you will play a pivotal role in creating an outstanding customer experience through excellence in service. This position focuses on delivering fresh, high-quality bakery items and providing knowledgeable assistance to customers, ensuring their needs are met with care and professionalism. By embracing the company's Customer 1st strategy, you will actively contribute to a welcoming environment where guests feel appreciated and valued, encouraging them to return time and again. Your responsibilities will extend beyond customer interaction to ensuring all department standards are met, including quality assurance, food safety regulations, and proper equipment usage.

Working in the bakery department entails preparing a variety of baked goods according to customer requests and company recipes, managing inventory and product freshness, and supporting the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals. You will be expected to promote trust and respect among associates and embody the core company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety in all aspects of your work. This role represents an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food and customer service, with potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways offered by the Kroger family of companies.

Pick 'N Save offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes associate well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, paid time off, financial coaching, and tuition reimbursement. Whether you are seeking part-time hours to complement other commitments or a more permanent career path, joining the Pick 'N Save bakery team means becoming part of a larger community dedicated to personal and professional growth. If you have a caring attitude, a desire to learn, and a commitment to excellence, your potential for success here is limitless. Pick 'N Save is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply and grow alongside the company.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • current food handlers permit once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • current food handlers permit once employed
  • bakery experience
  • retail experience
  • second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

Job Duties

  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
  • offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
  • inform customers of bakery specials
  • provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink
  • recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
  • measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
  • adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
  • check product quality to ensure freshness
  • review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
  • properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc
  • label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
  • display a positive attitude
  • understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer
  • stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
  • adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
  • reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
  • notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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