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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 $12.75 - $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial Coaching
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs

Job Description

Fry's Food Stores, a proud member of The Kroger Company family since 1983, stands as a leading grocery retailer headquartered in Arizona. With over 120 stores strategically located throughout the state, Fry's takes pride in delivering top-quality products and exceptional customer service to the communities it serves. As part of the broader Kroger family, Fry's shares a collective mission to "Feed the Human Spirit" through diverse teams dedicated to food and people. The company embraces innovation and values diversity, inclusion, respect, honesty, integrity, and safety as core principles that shape its culture and operations. At Fry's Food Stores, employees are not just associates; they are valued members of a vibrant community that prioritizes growth, well-being, and a supportive work environment.

Joining Fry's Food Stores means becoming part of a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities ranging from part-time positions to full-time roles, all designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its workforce. The company invests in its associates’ futures by providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a workplace culture where every individual can thrive. Employees enjoy flexible scheduling, educational assistance, valuable discounts, and access to programs that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

The Bakery Associate role is essential in creating a welcoming and satisfying experience for customers. This position is centered on delivering outstanding customer service by assisting patrons with bakery product inquiries, providing samples, and engaging them with knowledge about bakery items, including specialty cakes and pastries. Associates in this role are responsible for preparing and decorating bakery goods such as wedding cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and more, ensuring high-quality presentation and freshness. They play a critical part in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized bakery department that complies with all health and safety regulations.

In addition to their hands-on responsibilities, Bakery Associates support department managers in achieving sales and profit goals by upholding product quality, managing inventory, and adhering to all merchandising and operational standards. They are proactive in identifying and reporting any discrepancies, equipment issues, or safety hazards, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the store environment.

This position requires individuals who can communicate effectively, handle stressful situations with composure, and bring a customer-centric attitude to their daily tasks. Knowledge of basic math, bilingual abilities, and prior retail or bakery experience are valuable assets that enhance the associate’s ability to serve customers well and support the department's success.

By joining Fry's Food Stores as a Bakery Associate, candidates become part of an ambitious and caring team that values each person's contributions and supports career development. Whether you are passionate about baking, customer service, or looking to grow with a leading grocery retailer, this role offers the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a fulfilling career path while helping to nourish the community through delicious and beautifully crafted bakery products.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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