BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger in; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Bakery/Cake Decorator in Starkville, Mississippi. This role involves creating beautiful baked goods while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, service-oriented, and have bakery decorating skills to thrive in a busy environment. Opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits are part of our commitment to our employees.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support services

Associate discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Growth through industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Retail and bakery/cake decorating experience preferred.
• Effective communication and basic math skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe, clean environment and provide outstanding customer service.
• Prepare and decorate bakery items such as cakes, pastries, and cookies.
• Monitor inventory and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating experience

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Effective communication skills

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

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create exceptional experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own success story 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 you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, including:

• Extensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

• Retail experience
• Bakery/cake decorating experience
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Basic math skills
• Effective communication skills

Desired qualifications:

• Second language skills (speaking, reading, writing)
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and offering samples
• Knowledge of products and ability to make suggestions
• Prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, using proper equipment
• Decorate bakery items such as cakes, pastries, and cookies
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise
• Maintain knowledge of store layout and current promotions
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions
• Adhere to health, safety, and food safety regulations
• Follow all merchandising, customer service, and safety protocols
• Identify and report safety hazards and illegal activities
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations