Bakery Experience Specialist

Kroger Family of Companies; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Bakery Associate to uphold customer service excellence and ensure safe, fresh bakery products. You will assist in daily bakery operations, prepare items per orders, stock, sample products, and maintain inventory and sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of bakery items, and adherence to food safety guidelines to support store goals and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handler permit required.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of bakery products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh, correctly sized portions and maintain quality.
• Use bakery equipment safely and according to guidelines.
• Label, stock and inventory bakery merchandise.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain temperature logs.

Skills

Handle stress

Communication skills

Basic math

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Bakery Associate to uphold customer service excellence and ensure safe, fresh bakery products. You will assist in daily bakery operations, prepare items per orders, stock, sample products, and maintain inventory and sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of bakery items, and adherence to food safety guidelines to support store goals and customer satisfaction.