BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger in; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Cake Decorator to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and product knowledge. This role involves creating delicious bakery items, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers extensive training and development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for baking and customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to feeding the human spirit.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and bakery/cake decorating is essential.
• Strong communication and basic math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions.
• Decorate cakes and prepare bakery items as per customer requests.
• Maintain product quality and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Retail Experience

Bakery/Cake Decorating Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Second Language Proficiency

Job description

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR (Finance)

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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. 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 Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including 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.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desired Skills and Responsibilities:

• Second language: speaking, reading, and/or writing
• 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 customer inquiries and suggestions
• 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 bakery equipment according to 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 ads and promotions
• Maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions; report discrepancies
• Adhere to all health, safety, and civil code regulations
• Follow all merchandising, customer service, labor control, and safety protocols
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions or activities
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activities to management
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation