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BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Kroger is a leading American retail company with a deep-rooted history that dates back more than a century, originating from a small grocery store in Cincinnati. Today, Kroger stands as the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores spread across 35 states, operating under 28 different banners. The company is renowned for its commitment to bringing diverse teams together who share a passion for food, community, and customer service, all united under the mission to 'Feed the Human Spirit.' Kroger is not only a grocery retailer but also an innovator in the food retail industry, continuously striving to create excellent experiences for its customers, the communities it serves, and its employees. The company culture emphasizes respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, making it a place where people truly matter. At Kroger, associates are encouraged to grow and develop their careers through various training programs and multiple career pathways, supported by competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

The role offered is within Kroger’s bakery department, where you will play a key part in delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This position supports the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while adhering to quality assurance standards. You will be responsible for creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to return by answering product-related questions, suggesting bakery items, and offering samples that delight and surprise. From preparing bakery items including cakes and pastries to decorating and ensuring all products meet quality and freshness standards, your responsibilities will be diverse and dynamic. Furthermore, this role requires collaboration — reporting discrepancies, maintaining inventory, following safety regulations, and complying with operational policies. Kroger values employees' physical and emotional well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, an employee assistance program, educational reimbursement, and generous discounts. Whether you are seeking growth in a part-time role or exploring a new career path, Kroger provides the ingredients necessary for success and invites passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join their family.

Job Requirements

  • Any retail experience
  • Any bakery/cake decorating experience
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Effective communication skills
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Any retail experience
  • Any bakery/cake decorating experience
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Effective communication skills
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

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
  • 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 customer
  • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions 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 risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • notify management of customer or employee accidents

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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