Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.90 - $26.15
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial counseling
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Industry-leading training programs
Career growth opportunities
Job Description
Fred Meyer is a leading retail company based in Portland, Oregon, proudly serving customers through over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 1998, Fred Meyer has become a part of one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States. Fred Meyer is recognized not only for its wide range of products but also for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment for its customers and employees alike. As part of the Kroger family of companies, the goal is to 'Feed the Human Spirit' with a passion for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Any retail experience
- Any bakery/cake decorating experience
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math
- Effective communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Retail experience preferred
- Bakery or cake decorating experience preferred
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Second language speaking, reading and/or writing skills are a plus
Job Duties
- 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
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
- Prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
- Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Check product quality to ensure freshness
- review sell by dates and take appropriate action
- Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
- Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items
- Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
- Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
- Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customers
- Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note any discrepancies in inventory
- Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
- Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
- 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
- Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
- Notify management of customer or employee accidents
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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