BAKERY/BAKER

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bakery/Baker in Albuquerque, where you will create exceptional customer experiences and maintain high standards of food safety. This role involves preparing bakery items and ensuring customer satisfaction while promoting a positive environment. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, you will be part of a team dedicated to feeding the human spirit.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Second language

Education

Current food handlers permit

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Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• 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 (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) 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 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 recipes, using a 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 such as stoves, computerized scales, fryers, steamers, and robot coupe.
• 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 customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note any discrepancies.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions to store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs needed.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activities such as theft or fraud.
• Perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired

• Bakery experience
• Retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Smith’s customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Smith’s family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Dairy Product Manufacturing