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BAKERY/JOURNEYMAN UN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.25 - $24.61
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial Coaching
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

King Soopers, a respected grocery store chain based in Colorado, merged with The Kroger Company in 1983, combining decades of expertise and community-centered service. Today, King Soopers proudly operates over 115 stores across Colorado and Wyoming, firmly establishing its presence as a leading supermarket that caters to the diverse needs of its customers. As part of the Kroger family of companies, King Soopers embraces a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. This purpose highlights the company’s commitment not only to providing high-quality food and products but also to creating meaningful experiences for customers, communities, and associates alike. Known for its innovation and dedication to excellent service, King Soopers values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace environment where respect, honesty, integrity, and safety are paramount.

The role at King Soopers is focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience through outstanding service in a safe and clean environment. The opportunity calls for an individual to assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit objectives while ensuring quality assurance standards are consistently met. This position is ideal for someone who embraces the Customer 1st philosophy and desires to encourage team members to provide superior customer service. Associates are expected to act as role models embodying the company’s core values, cultivating trust and respect among coworkers and customers.

This role is based within King Soopers stores and offers the chance to work both full-time and part-time schedules, suitable for varied career paths or flexible work preferences. The company supports employees with comprehensive benefits that span physical, emotional, and financial well-being, underpinning the commitment to help associates thrive both professionally and personally.

Employees in this position will partake in an immersive environment where learning and growth are encouraged. King Soopers offers extensive training programs and career advancement opportunities within the grocery and retail industry. The company also provides up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through its groundbreaking Continuing Education program, enabling associates to invest in their future education and career development. With an employee assistance program offering counseling and confidential financial coaching, associates receive continued support to help manage life’s challenges.

Working for King Soopers means becoming part of a vibrant team that values each associate’s contribution and is passionate about food and community. Potential employees with a hunger to learn, who care deeply about delivering quality service, will find this an inspiring and rewarding environment. Whether you’re new to retail or seasoned in customer service, King Soopers is dedicated to nurturing your success with flexible scheduling, valuable discounts, and comprehensive healthcare plans inclusive of medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Join King Soopers, where people matter, and help deliver exceptional experiences that keep customers coming back, all while building your own recipe for success.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • current food handlers permit once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • current food handlers permit once employed
  • bakery experience
  • retail experience
  • second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Job Duties

  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • 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
  • prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
  • offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
  • inform customers of bakery specials
  • provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink
  • recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
  • measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
  • adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
  • check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
  • properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc
  • label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
  • display a positive attitude
  • 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 note any discrepancies in inventory
  • adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
  • 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
  • notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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