BAKERY/BAKER

Smith's Food and Drug in; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's Food and Drug seeks a Bakery/Baker in Salt Lake City to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and product quality. You will assist the department manager with sales goals while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the bakery. Join a caring, purpose-driven team dedicated to food and community.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles

Emotional and financial support services

Associate discounts on various purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth through training programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handler’s permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Ensure product freshness and proper portion sizes.
• Follow food safety regulations and maintain temperature logs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

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

As part of the Kroger family, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and team members, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Smith's family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling and confidential financial tools through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information, 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 (speaking, reading, or writing)

Responsibilities include:

• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create a welcoming environment for customers
• 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
• Ensure product freshness and proper portion sizes
• Recommend bakery products to customers
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines
• Follow food safety regulations and maintain temperature logs
• Inspect and maintain equipment and inventory
• Adhere to safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Perform other essential duties as required