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Smith's Food and Drug

BAKERY/BAKER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.25 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts

Job Description

Smith's Food and Drug, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a leading supermarket chain that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, Smith's proudly serves customers in over 140 stores across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. As a member of the Kroger family, Smith's is dedicated to bringing together diverse teams passionate about food and people, unified by one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. Known for its rich history of innovation and commitment to excellence, Smith's strives to create exceptional experiences for customers, communities, and associates alike, with food at the heart... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Bakery experience desired
  • Retail experience desired
  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) desired
  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department
  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
  • Offer product samples to customers
  • Inform customers of bakery specials
  • Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes
  • Recommend bakery items to customers
  • Use bakery equipment according to guidelines
  • Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions
  • Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe
  • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients and merchandise
  • Check product freshness and review sell-by dates
  • Properly use kitchen equipment
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies
  • Display a positive attitude
  • Understand store layout and locate products for customers
  • Stay current with ads and promotions
  • Maintain inventory and stocking conditions
  • Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers
  • Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions
  • Practice preventive maintenance
  • Notify management of accidents
  • Report all safety risks and illegal activity
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous bakery or food service experience preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic math skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Ability to operate bakery equipment
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Flexibility to work various shifts

Job Duties

  • Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service
  • Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals
  • Monitor all established quality assurance standards
  • Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent service
  • Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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