BAKERY/CERTIFIED CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger, originating from a modest grocery store in Cincinnati over a century ago, has grown into the nation’s largest grocery retailer with nearly 2,800 stores spread across 35 states and operating under 28 distinct banners. As America’s grocer, Kroger brings together diverse teams united by their passion for food and people, all driven by a shared mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. This company has a long history of innovation and dedication, creating remarkable customer experiences and fostering strong connections within communities. At Kroger, food is at the heart of everything they do, and they prioritize people, offering an environment where every individual matters.

Kroger is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team in a bakery role. This position is designed to deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring an outstanding experience that encourages customers to keep coming back. Associates assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, supporting department managers in achieving sales and profitability goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and upholding the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

This bakery role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including preparing high-quality bakery items, such as wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, and cupcakes, according to customer specifications. Associates will use proper bakery equipment and decorating tools to craft visually appealing and delicious items while maintaining product quality by checking freshness and sell-by dates. Provision of product knowledge and customer service is crucial, with the role demanding the ability to respond effectively to customer inquiries, make recommendations, and encourage product discovery through samples.

Team members will also manage inventory and merchandising duties, labeling, stocking, signing, and ensuring timely reporting of product ordering or shipping discrepancies to management. Understanding and adhering to all pertinent safety, health, and food safety regulations is mandatory, as is compliance with labor control, expense, loss prevention, and engagement policies. Associates play a proactive role in identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Kroger values the growth and development of its employees and offers extensive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare options, flexible scheduling, paid time off, employee assistance programs, financial support services, attractive associate discounts, and generous tuition reimbursement. The company fosters a culture of learning with industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways, making it an ideal place for those seeking part-time opportunities or long-term career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.

If you're passionate about food, customer service, and creating memorable experiences, Kroger invites you to become part of their family, where your contribution truly matters and your potential is unlimited. This role provides the foundation to develop your skills, grow professionally, and contribute to a company that takes pride in nurturing its associates and the communities it serves.