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King Soopers

BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.61
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and Development

Job Description

King Soopers, based in Colorado and a proud member of The Kroger Company since 1983, is a leading grocery store chain serving customers across more than 115 stores in Colorado and Wyoming. As part of the broader Kroger family, King Soopers embraces a mission to feed the human spirit through exceptional food and unparalleled customer experiences. Known for its dedication to community, innovation, and diversity, King Soopers integrates a culture that values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The company offers flexible career opportunities, including part-time roles and career advancement paths, ensuring associates have the resources and support needed... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Management experience
  • Bakery experience

Job Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Management experience
  • Bakery experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Current food handlers permit once employed

Job Duties

  • Promote trust and respect among associates while communicating company, department, and job specific information
  • Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
  • Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets
  • Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
  • Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated
  • Inform customers of bakery specials and recommend bakery items to them to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department
  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment and offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
  • Provide customers with fresh products the correct portion size to prevent shrink
  • Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • Partner with store management to develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
  • Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads and inform associates of the same
  • Monitor and control expenses for the department
  • Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
  • Schedule routine price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
  • Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines: prepare foods according to cooking instructions
  • ensure proper temperatures of food, cases and coolers are maintained and recorded
  • 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 personnel of any items in need of repair
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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