Bakery/Cake Decorator

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Cake Decorator, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences and maintain high standards in our bakery department. Your role includes preparing bakery items, assisting customers, and ensuring food safety. With a focus on customer service and teamwork, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities as part of the Kroger family.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Counseling Services

Associate Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests.
• Maintain a clean environment and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Assist customers with product inquiries and recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math

Education

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

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Job Description

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 of others.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare 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 and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products, correct portion sizes, and prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Properly use kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory conditions and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

About Us

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. We take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people. Our purpose is: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate and create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

We value people. We provide resources for success at work and in life, helping you grow. If you care, are purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have opportunities for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible schedules, paid time off, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities through training and career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.