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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 $15.00 - $19.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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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 safety are at the forefront of every operation. Fred Meyer places food and customers at the heart of its mission, creating a unique and engaging shopping experience that emphasizes care, community, and continuous growth.

The department associate position at Fred Meyer focuses on delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. This role is integral in assisting the department manager to reach sales and profit goals, closely monitoring all quality assurance standards to uphold the company’s high standards. Associates are expected to demonstrate Fred Meyer's core values in their daily duties and interactions, embodying the company culture that values every individual and their contribution. Whether the associate is preparing bakery items, decorating cakes, or providing knowledgeable product recommendations, they play a vital role in enhancing the customer’s shopping journey.

This role offers flexible scheduling in both full-time and part-time capacities and includes opportunities for growth within the organization. Employees can benefit from a comprehensive suite of benefits that support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. The company supports ongoing education and career development with generous tuition reimbursement and access to extensive training programs. Fred Meyer associates enjoy healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision, along with paid time off such as holidays and sick leave, depending on eligibility. Additional perks include valuable employee discounts and free counseling services. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about food, customer service, and personal and professional growth. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, Fred Meyer offers a vibrant work environment where your potential is unlimited.

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)


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