BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $19.25

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Fred Meyer is a well-established retail company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that has been proudly serving communities since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998. With over 120 stores spanning across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, Fred Meyer is recognized for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. As a part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer embodies a rich history of innovation and dedication to bringing diverse teams together, all driven by the common purpose: to feed the human spirit. The company fosters an inclusive work culture where respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum retail experience
Bakery or cake decorating experience
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math
Effective communication skills
Ability to create a welcoming environment for customers
Maintain product knowledge
Ability to prepare and decorate bakery items
Ability to check product quality and ensure freshness
Familiarity with bakery equipment
Ability to manage inventory and report discrepancies
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Compliance with company merchandising and safety protocols
Ability to identify and report safety risks and incidents
Ability to perform essential job functions 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
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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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