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Kroger

BAKERY/CERTIFIED 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 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different banners. From its humble beginnings as a small grocery store in Cincinnati more than a century ago, Kroger has grown into a leading retailer dedicated to feeding the human spirit. At Kroger, food and community are at the heart of everything, and the company prides itself on fostering diverse, passionate teams driven by common values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Kroger aims to create remarkable experiences not only for its customers... 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

  • Basic bakery and cake decorating experience
  • Retail experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Obtain cake decorator certification once employed
  • 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 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
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
  • Ensure that all 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 risks, 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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