BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger-54356a7; Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for a position within Store Operations. This role emphasizes delivering an outstanding customer experience, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting the department manager to reach sales and profit goals.

A strong alignment with Kroger's values—respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety—will be essential. Qualifications include prior retail exposure, bakery decorating ability, stress management, basic math, and effective

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environments is required.
• Cake decorating experience is preferred for bakery teams.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic arithmetic skills for cash handling, pricing and transactions.
• Clear, courteous communication with customers and team members.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating

Stress management

Basic math

Effective communication

Job description

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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 222541
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 04:19 PM

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive 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.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is 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. With a history of innovation, 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.