BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bakery/Cake Decorator, where you will create delightful customer experiences through exceptional service and quality bakery products. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment while assisting customers with their needs. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creativity in cake decorating and contribute to the department's sales goals. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this position offers a pathway for career growth and the chance to be part of a team that values caring and purpose. If you are passionate about baking and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible Scheduling

Counseling Services

Associate Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and bakery/cake decorating is essential.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and assist with product inquiries.
• Decorate cakes and prepare bakery items as requested by customers.
• Maintain product quality and adhere to health regulations.

Skills

Retail Experience

Bakery/Cake Decorating

Stress Management

Basic Math Skills

Effective Communication

Second Language Skills

Job description

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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• 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 respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell-by dates and take appropriate action; use all bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customers; stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies
• Adhere to all health and civil code regulations
• Follow merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, safety, food safety, and engagement rules
• Reinforce safety programs and notify management of unsafe conditions
• Perform preventive maintenance and notify management of equipment issues
• Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activities, including theft or fraud; notify management of accidents
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• Any retail experience
• Bakery/cake decorating experience
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math
• Effective communication skills

Desired:

• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing)

About Us:
Based in Wisconsin, Pick ‘N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. We serve customers in 89 stores throughout Wisconsin. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and employees. We value caring, purpose, and growth, offering opportunities for part-time work or new careers.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.

For more information, visit our Benefits Page.