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Kroger

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
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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

Kroger is a well-established leader in the grocery industry, originating from a small Cincinnati store over a century ago and now recognized as the nation’s largest grocer. With nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states operating under 28 distinct names, Kroger has grown tremendously while maintaining a strong commitment to serving communities and customers with integrity and respect. The company’s core philosophy is centered around uniting diverse teams driven by a shared passion for food and people to fulfill their mission of Feeding the Human Spirit. Kroger is proud of its innovative history, continuously striving to craft exceptional experiences for customers,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Any retail experience
  • Any bakery/cake decorating experience
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Effective communication skills
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position 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
  • 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 Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location