BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $13.50 - $17.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

sick pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Smith's Food and Drug is a well-established retail grocery chain headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded and later merged with The Kroger Company in 1998, Smith's proudly operates over 140 stores across several states including Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. As a prominent grocery retailer and a part of the larger Kroger family, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering quality products and exceptional customer service to its communities. With a rich history of innovation and commitment to excellence, Smith's Food and Drug emphasizes the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This is reflected not only in the way they serve their customers but also in their approach to creating an inclusive and engaging work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

The role offered is a customer-focused position within the bakery department, where associates engage directly with customers to provide a superior shopping experience. This position requires assisting the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance throughout the department. Key responsibilities include creating an inviting and safe store atmosphere that encourages customers to return, offering product knowledge and recommendations, preparing bakery products per customer requests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The retailer prioritizes associate development and offers abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth through comprehensive training and industry-leading programs. Whether you are seeking part-time work or aiming to build a career in retail, this role offers the chance to join a diverse team passionate about food and customer service under a company that truly values its people. The benefits are extensive and aim to support employee well-being physically, emotionally, and financially, reflecting the company's commitment to its workforce and community.

Job Requirements

Any retail experience
Any bakery/cake decorating experience
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math
Effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

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

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 customer
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
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
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation