Bakery Associate: Fresh, Customer-First Experience

Kroger; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Bakery is seeking team members to create outstanding customer experiences by delivering friendly, efficient service and maintaining a safe, clean bakery area. The role requires assisting the department manager in reaching sales goals and ensuring product quality.

You will prepare bakery items per customer requests, stock and label products, and respond to customer questions while upholding food safety standards and accurate portioning.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills for registers and measuring.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions about bakery items and offer samples.
• Prepare bakery items, stock shelves and inventory ingredients.
• Use bakery equipment safely and follow recipes and temperature logs.
• Maintain clean, safe bakery area and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Support department manager in achieving sales and quality goals.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Math skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

Kroger Bakery is seeking team members to create outstanding customer experiences by delivering friendly, efficient service and maintaining a safe, clean bakery area. The role requires assisting the department manager in reaching sales goals and ensuring product quality.

You will prepare bakery items per customer requests, stock and label products, and respond to customer questions while upholding food safety standards and accurate portioning.