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BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.25 - $24.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Kroger is the nation's largest grocery retailer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different brand names. Originating from a single small Cincinnati store over a century ago, Kroger has grown into a household name known for its deep commitment to quality, community, and customer satisfaction. As America's grocer, Kroger prides itself on uniting diverse teams who share a passion for food and people with a common mission to feed the human spirit. The company has a rich history of innovation and continually strives to deliver exceptional shopping experiences for customers, foster supportive communities, and nurture an engaging... 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

  • 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 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 the 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 job performance 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
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department
  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment and offer product samples
  • Provide customers with fresh products in the correct portion size to prevent shrink
  • Use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines
  • Partner with store management to develop and implement a department business plan
  • Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for sales and merchandising supervisors
  • Stay current with ads and inform associates accordingly
  • Monitor and control department expenses
  • Assist store management in budget, profit, and loss reviews and take appropriate financial actions
  • Schedule routine price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
  • Plan, organize, and supervise inventory processes
  • Adhere to food safety regulations by preparing foods according to instructions and maintaining proper temperatures
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions
  • Practice preventive maintenance on equipment and notify for repairs
  • Report all safety risks and illegal activities including robbery, theft, or fraud
  • Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner
  • Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Provide support through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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