BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

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

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain is seeking a Bakery/Cake Decorator to create exceptional customer experiences through outstanding service. This role involves decorating cakes and pastries, maintaining product quality, and providing a welcoming environment for customers. Join the Kroger family and thrive with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on various products

Support services including counseling

Qualifications

• Retail experience required.
• Bakery or cake decorating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decorate bakery items such as cakes, pastries, and cookies.
• Ensure product quality and freshness.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math 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 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 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 pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients for your 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 limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and service length.
• Support services such as free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

• Retail experience
• Bakery or cake decorating experience
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Basic math skills
• 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 respond to customer inquiries
• Offer product samples and prepare bakery items per customer requests
• Recommend bakery products to customers
• Ensure product quality and freshness, review sell-by dates, and use bakery equipment properly
• Decorate bakery items such as cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and cookies
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping
• Locate products within the store and stay updated on promotions and seasonal items
• Monitor inventory levels and note discrepancies
• Follow all health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Adhere to merchandising, customer service, and safety policies
• Practice safety procedures, report unsafe conditions and incidents
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, and accidents
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations