BAKERY/BAKER

Fry's Food Stores, based in Arizona, has a long-standing history of serving communities with dedication and a passion for food. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 1983, Fry's has expanded to over 120 stores throughout Arizona. As a proud member of the Kroger family of companies, Fry's operates with a clear mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. The company prides itself on fostering diverse teams who share a common goal of delivering exceptional customer experiences with food at the heart of every interaction. Fry's stands out not only for its commitment to customers and communities but also for the emphasis it places on associating with people who embody values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

At Fry's Food Stores, employees are considered family, and the company strives to provide a supportive environment where associates can grow both professionally and personally. With opportunities for part-time roles or full career paths, Fry's offers a flexible workplace designed to help individuals balance their work and life commitments. The company’s culture encourages learning, passion, and a purpose-driven mindset, ensuring employees are nurtured and empowered.

The role in question focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The position assists department managers in achieving sales and profit targets and upholds quality assurance standards within the department. A core aspect of this role is to embrace the Customer 1st strategy, promoting excellent customer service amongst associates and demonstrating the company's key values daily.

Responsibilities include greeting customers warmly, answering questions about products, and providing expert suggestions. The role also involves preparing bakery items, offering product samples, and informing customers about specials to enhance their shopping experience. Maintaining product freshness, proper portion sizes, and adhering to food safety regulations are crucial duties that ensure customer satisfaction and safety. Additionally, this position requires routine equipment usage, including ovens, refrigerators, and slicers, ensuring operational standards are met.

Fry's offers its employees comprehensive benefits designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being. These include affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible scheduling with paid time off options, counseling and financial coaching services, valuable associate discounts, generous tuition reimbursement up to $21,000, and endless growth potential through extensive training programs and career pathways.

The company seeks individuals who can handle stressful situations with effective communication skills and basic math knowledge. Holding a current food handler's permit upon employment is necessary, with bakery or retail experience preferred. The ability to speak, read, and/or write in a second language is a plus, alongside fostering trust and respect among team members.

Fry's Food Stores not only offers a job but also an opportunity to be part of a community that values its people and empowers them to succeed. By joining Fry's, associates contribute to an environment where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated, all while advancing their own career journeys in a supportive and inclusive workplace.