BAKERY/BAKER

King Soopers in; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Bakery/Baker to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery items, promoting trust and respect among associates, and adhering to food safety guidelines, contributing to the store's success and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off including holiday and sick pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discounts on purchases

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support programs

Qualifications

• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Bakery experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Job description

BAKERY/BAKER (Finance)

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.

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado 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 King Soopers 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 an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desired Qualifications:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer inquiries and suggestions.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various utensils and equipment.
• Properly package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates and taking appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and food processors.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the department manager.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with store ads and promotions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Perform equipment inspections and notify management of repairs.
• Report customer or employee accidents, safety risks, or illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range: $19.21 - $22.61