Bakery Department Leader: Elevate Service & Growth

Kroger Family of Companies; Falcon (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Bakery Department team member in Falcon, CO. You will help create outstanding customer experiences by providing exceptional service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting sales and profit goals for the department.

Responsibilities include training associates, scheduling to handle customer volume, managing inventory, promoting products, and ensuring quality and safety standards across the bakery area.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication required.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction) expected.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Current food handlers permit required once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower the team to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Create welcoming environment and assist customers with product questions.
• Inform customers of specials and offer samples.
• Review products for quality and freshness; take action as needed.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Create and execute promotions in partnership with store management.
• Educate associates about promotions and deadlines.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Assist management with budget planning, expenses and P&L reviews.
• Organize price changes and signage updates.
• Plan and manage inventory and CAO processes.
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers.
• Support safety programs and report risks or incidents.
• Adhere to laws and company guidelines.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced environments and manage conflicts.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding information.
• Follow directions and resolve issues with customers and business needs.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication

Knowledge of basic math

Ability to handle stressful situations

Current food handlers permit

Second language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Bakery Department team member in Falcon, CO. You will help create outstanding customer experiences by providing exceptional service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting sales and profit goals for the department.

Responsibilities include training associates, scheduling to handle customer volume, managing inventory, promoting products, and ensuring quality and safety standards across the bakery area.