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King Soopers

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.25 - $24.61
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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
associate discounts

Job Description

King Soopers, based in Colorado, is a leading supermarket chain that has proudly served customers across Colorado and Wyoming through over 115 stores. As part of The Kroger Company family since 1983, King Soopers embodies a commitment to diversity, inclusion, innovation and exceptional customer experiences. The company is dedicated to feeding the human spirit by bringing together passionate teams focused on food and community, while ensuring a welcoming and respectful environment for customers and associates alike. With a strong history of growth and service, King Soopers provides a dynamic workplace where employees can build fulfilling careers and enjoy comprehensive benefits... Show More

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 (desired)

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location