BAKERY/BAKER

Pick 'n Save in; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences in the bakery department. This role offers a chance to engage with customers, prepare fresh bakery items, and uphold quality standards in a supportive environment. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth, your potential is limitless. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity while making a difference in the community through quality food service.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math and food handling permits required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer product inquiries.
• Prepare bakery items and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Wisconsin, Pick ‘N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Pick ‘N Save customers in 89 stores throughout the state.

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 Pick ‘N Save family!

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

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:

• 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 ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to ensure customers get the products they want and need.
• Use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients per recipes using various utensils and equipment.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Properly use kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens, etc.
• 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 upon customer request.
• Stay current with store ads and promotions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained, and logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs, comply with safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents, safety risks, or illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.