BAKERY/BAKER

Metro Market in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating outstanding customer experiences in the bakery department. This role focuses on providing exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment. You'll assist in achieving sales goals and ensuring quality standards are met. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this innovative firm offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to develop your career. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Emotional support counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Training programs for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math and current food handler's permit required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Second language skills

Education

Current food handler's permit

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 Wyoming, Metro Market merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Metro Market customers in 16 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 Metro Market family!

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or participate in the 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:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick pay based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through 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 handler's permit upon employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Bakery experience
• Retail experience
• Second language skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making suggestions about products.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer samples and inform customers of specials.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
• Report discrepancies and safety issues.
• Maintain store layout knowledge and inventory conditions.
• Adhere to safety and maintenance procedures.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.