Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.75 - $16.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs

Job Description

Roundy's, a prominent grocery company based in the Midwest, proudly serves customers through over 140 stores operating under the retail banners Pick 'n Save, Metro Market in Wisconsin, and Mariano's in Illinois. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 2015, Roundy's has become part of one of the largest and most respected grocery retailers in the United States. The Kroger family of companies is dedicated to food, community, and people, emphasizing the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The organization continuously strives to create outstanding customer experiences by fostering an environment where associates are motivated to grow and succeed both personally and professionally.

This position focuses on delivering an exceptional customer experience by providing outstanding service and maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customer loyalty. The role involves assisting the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and embracing the Customer 1st strategy. Employees in this role play an integral part in ensuring that customers feel welcome, valued, and appreciated by responding to their inquiries and offering expert knowledge and suggestions about bakery products and store inventory. The ideal candidate will model the company’s core values while working collaboratively within diverse teams that share a passion for food and community engagement.

The Bakery Associate will utilize various bakery equipment to prepare fresh products that meet customer specifications, maintain inventory accuracy, and uphold food safety standards. This position offers flexible scheduling options including full-time and part-time hours, with comprehensive benefits to support associate well-being, such as medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and educational opportunities. Roundy's encourages personal and professional growth, providing training programs and career pathways that help associates feed their future and build a rewarding career in the grocery industry. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, you will find a supportive and inclusive workplace where your potential is limitless. Join Roundy's to make a meaningful impact on customers and communities while building your own recipe for success.

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • current food handler's permit once employed
  • bakery experience preferred
  • retail experience preferred
  • ability to promote trust and respect among associates
  • ability to create welcoming and appreciative customer environments
  • knowledge of bakery products and preparation methods
  • skill in using bakery equipment
  • attention to detail in maintaining inventory and product quality
  • commitment to food safety and sanitation
  • positive attitude and teamwork orientation

Job Duties

  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions about products
  • gain and maintain knowledge of bakery products and respond to customer inquiries
  • prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment
  • offer product samples to help customers discover new items
  • inform customers of bakery specials
  • provide customers with fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrink
  • recommend bakery items to meet customer needs
  • use all bakery equipment according to guidelines
  • prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions
  • measure, prepare and mix ingredients per recipes
  • adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients and merchandise
  • check product quality and review sell-by dates
  • properly use kitchen equipment such as stoves, slicers, fryers and steamers
  • label, stock and inventory merchandise
  • report product discrepancies to department manager
  • display a positive attitude
  • understand store layout to locate products for customers
  • stay current with seasonal and special ads
  • maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions
  • adhere to all food safety regulations and maintain temperature logs
  • reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions
  • perform preventive maintenance on equipment and notify management of repairs
  • notify management of accidents, safety risks, illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
  • perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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