Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Kroger, a company that started as a small grocery store in Cincinnati over a century ago, has evolved into the largest grocer in the United States. With nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states and operating under 28 different names, Kroger has established an unmatched presence in the retail food industry. Known as America’s grocer, Kroger is passionate about food and people, bringing together diverse teams with the unified purpose of feeding the human spirit. The company emphasizes innovation and constantly works to create exceptional experiences for customers, communities, and employees. Kroger is committed to its core values which include respect,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Obtain cake decorator certification once employed
- Bakery/cake decorating experience
- Retail experience
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Ability to obtain cake decorator certification once employed
- Prior bakery/cake decorating experience
- Retail experience
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Desire to learn and grow within the company
- Willingness to work flexible schedules
- Customer-focused mindset
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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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