BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Quality Food Centers; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bakery Associate, where your passion for food and exceptional service will shine. This role offers the chance to create memorable customer experiences while working in a dynamic environment. You'll assist in preparing delicious bakery items, ensuring quality and freshness, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all customers. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and make a difference in their community. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career path, apply today and become part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Retail or bakery experience preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Prepare and decorate bakery items, ensuring quality and freshness.
• Follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Stress Management

Bakery/Cake Decorating

Bilingual Communication

Job description

Job Description: Bakery Associate at QFC

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, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon.

As part of the Kroger family, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need 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 an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our QFC family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. You will have access to:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

• Retail or bakery/cake decorating experience preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Basic math and effective communication skills.

Desired Skills and Responsibilities:

• Speak, read, and write in a second language.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest items.
• Offer samples and prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes.
• Ensure product quality and freshness.
• Decorate bakery items and manage inventory.
• Follow health, safety, and store policies.
• Report discrepancies, safety issues, and illegal activities.
• Perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.