BAKERY/BAKER

Fry's Food Stores in; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain in Arizona is seeking a passionate Bakery/Baker to create outstanding customer experiences. The ideal candidate will assist in achieving sales goals while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and community.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Bakery experience is preferred.
• Retail experience is beneficial.
• Second language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Provide fresh products and inform customers of bakery specials.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

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 Arizona, Fry's Food Stores merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Fry's customers in over 120 stores throughout Arizona.

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 Fry'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 so much 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 and Responsibilities:

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