BAKERY/CERTIFIED CAKE DECORATOR

Holt, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

comprehensive medical

Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Financial Coaching

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job Description

Kroger is a reputable and historic grocery company that originated from a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago and has grown into the largest grocer in the United States. Operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different brand names, Kroger is recognized as America’s grocer, committed to delivering exceptional food experiences. Kroger emphasizes bringing together diverse teams passionate about food and service, unified by the purpose to "Feed the Human Spirit." They focus on innovative practices, community involvement, and supporting their employees' growth and well-being.

This role centers on creating an outstanding customer experience through excep... 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

Job Qualifications

Obtain cake decorator certification once employed
Bakery/cake decorating experience
Retail experience
Ability to handle stressful situations
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of basic math
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 and 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 Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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