Bakery & Cake Decorator: Create Beautiful Cakes & Delightful Experience

The Kroger Co.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a bakery team member to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a safe, clean environment in the department.

You will assist with sales goals, product knowledge, and high-quality bakery items, including wedding cakes, while upholding Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. You will assist customers, prepare bakery products, decorate items, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Retail experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Bakery or cake decorating experience is desirable.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a grocery setting.
• Knowledge of basic math for transactions and measuring.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers in the department and store.
• Remain knowledgeable about department products and offer suggestions.
• Provide bakery items per customer requests and assist with wedding cakes using proper equipment.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to meet their needs and preferences.
• Check freshness and manage sell-by dates; operate bakery equipment as needed.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and cookies to standard quality.
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Know store layout to locate products for customers and stay updated on ads.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and report discrepancies.
• Follow health, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
• Support safety programs and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Inspect equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Report safety risks or incidents promptly to management.
• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating

Stress management

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a bakery team member to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a safe, clean environment in the department.

You will assist with sales goals, product knowledge, and high-quality bakery items, including wedding cakes, while upholding Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. You will assist customers, prepare bakery products, decorate items, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced retail