BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger; Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Bakery/Cake Decorator to join their team in Wisconsin. This role focuses on creating an exceptional customer experience by providing outstanding service and maintaining a clean environment. You will be responsible for decorating cakes and pastries, offering product samples, and ensuring product quality. With a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

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 and assist with product inquiries.
• Decorate cakes and prepare bakery items as per customer requests.

Skills

Retail Experience

Bakery/Cake Decorating Experience

Stress Management

Basic Math Skills

Effective Communication

Second Language

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

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 the 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 customer; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
10. Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
11. Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
12. Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
13. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
14. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
15. Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents
16. Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position 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: speaking, reading and/or writing

About Us: Based in Wisconsin, Pick ‘N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we’re proudly serving Pick ‘N Save customers in 89 stores throughout the state. As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 value innovation and creating 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 Pick ‘N Save family!

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or participate in the process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location’s management.

What You’ll Receive From Us

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday and sick pay.
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.