BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking a Bakery/Cake Decorator in Las Vegas to create exceptional customer experiences through outstanding service and product preparation. This role involves baking, decorating cakes, and maintaining a clean environment while adhering to safety standards. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Counseling and financial support

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Any retail experience.
• Any bakery/cake decorating experience.
• Second language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with product inquiries.
• Prepare and decorate bakery items per customer requests.
• Ensure product quality and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

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Job Description

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

1. 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
2. Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
3. 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
4. Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
5. Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell-by dates and take appropriate action; use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines
6. Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items
7. Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
8. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
9. Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customers; stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
10. Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note any discrepancies
11. Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations
12. Ensure all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, and engagement rules are followed
13. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
14. Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs needed
15. Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activities; notify management of accidents
16. Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

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

Desired

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

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers in over 140 stores across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and employees. We value caring, purpose-driven individuals eager to grow and succeed with us.

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.