Bakery Department Lead: Elevate Customer Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Company in Wisconsin is hiring for a Bakery team member. You will deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe, clean bakery area, and help the department meet sales and quality goals. You’ll monitor daily operations, assist with inventory, and participate in promotions and budgeting with store management.

Join a collaborative team that values safety, inclusion, and respect while providing great products and experiences to our customers across Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler’s permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates and store staff.
• Establish department performance goals and empower the team to meet targets.
• Train and develop associates on performance and appraisal processes.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and offering product suggestions.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Plan and organize inventory and pricing changes, ensuring shelf labels are accurate.
• Maintain proper temperature in cases and coolers and log temperatures.
• Support store management with budget, expenses, and financial reporting.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Kroger Company in Wisconsin is hiring for a Bakery team member. You will deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe, clean bakery area, and help the department meet sales and quality goals. You’ll monitor daily operations, assist with inventory, and participate in promotions and budgeting with store management.

Join a collaborative team that values safety, inclusion, and respect while providing great products and experiences to our customers across Wisconsin.