BAKERY/BAKER

Smith's Food and Drug is a well-established grocery store chain based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a rich history dating back to its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Smith's proudly serves customers across more than 140 stores located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The company is dedicated to bringing together diverse teams who share a passion for food and people under a unified mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. This mission highlights Smith's commitment not only to offering quality food products but also to fostering meaningful connections with its customers, communities, and employees. At Smith's Food and Drug, people are the heart of the business. The company strives to provide an empowering work environment where employees are valued for their unique contributions and supported in their personal and professional development. Offering a variety of roles, from part-time positions to career paths, Smith's ensures that employees receive the resources and opportunities needed for growth and success. With a strong focus on innovation and customer experience, Smith's continues to maintain its reputation as a trusted neighborhood grocery store that emphasizes quality, value, and exceptional service. The company’s core values include respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which are deeply embedded in the corporate culture and daily operations.

The role of a Bakery Associate at Smith's Food and Drug is central to creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service in a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. The Bakery Associate works closely with department managers to help achieve sales and profit goals while maintaining quality assurance standards. This role requires embracing the Customer 1st strategy, promoting a culture of excellence among team members, and demonstrating core values consistently. The associate is responsible for preparing bakery items using proper equipment, assisting customers by answering their questions regarding products, offering samples, and informing them about bakery specials. Additionally, the Bakery Associate monitors product quality and freshness, ensures proper food safety and temperature regulations are followed, and contributes to inventory management and merchandising. Safety is a top priority, with the associate helping maintain a safe workplace by identifying hazards, complying with safety protocols, and reporting any issues. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Employees gain access to healthcare coverage, paid time off, financial and emotional support, valuable associate discounts, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits. Smith’s also offers vast potential for career advancement through its industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways. This is an ideal role for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, eager to learn, and passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience in the grocery retail environment.