Bakery Experience Pro - Fresh, Customer-First Service

Kroger; Shorewood Hills (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Shorewood Hills, WI is seeking a bakery associate to deliver friendly, fast service while maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals and uphold quality standards.

The role requires effective communication, basic math, and a valid food handler permit. Bakery or retail experience is a plus, with emphasis on customer service and safe food handling.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer questions about bakery products.
• Maintain knowledge of bakery products and respond to customer questions with suggestions.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered and verify portion sizes.
• Follow store safety and food safety guidelines.
• Use bakery equipment properly (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens).
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Adhere to all safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Math basics

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in Shorewood Hills, WI is seeking a bakery associate to deliver friendly, fast service while maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals and uphold quality standards.

The role requires effective communication, basic math, and a valid food handler permit. Bakery or retail experience is a plus, with emphasis on customer service and safe food handling.