Bakery Dept Lead — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Kroger; Milan (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kroger is hiring for a Bakery department role in Indiana to lead daily operations and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will ensure safe, clean conditions, meet sales and profit goals, and uphold quality standards while mentoring associates.

The position requires strong communication, basic math skills, ability to handle stress, and compliance with food-handling requirements. A part of a diverse team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Management experience

Bakery/Retail experience

Second language

Job description

Kroger is hiring for a Bakery department role in Indiana to lead daily operations and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will ensure safe, clean conditions, meet sales and profit goals, and uphold quality standards while mentoring associates.

The position requires strong communication, basic math skills, ability to handle stress, and compliance with food-handling requirements. A part of a diverse team with growth opportunities.