BAKERY/LEAD CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger in; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Lead Cake Decorator in Coppell, Texas, to create exceptional customer experiences and maintain the quality of bakery items. The role includes responsibilities such as preparing and decorating cakes, assisting customers, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. With opportunities for growth, this position offers a supportive environment for those passionate about food.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience preferred.
• Retail experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gaining product knowledge and assisting customers.
• Preparing bakery items and ensuring freshness.
• Recommending bakery items and managing inventory.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

Current food handlers permit

Job description

BAKERY/LEAD CAKE DECORATOR (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

Here, people matter. That's why we provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience.
• Retail experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Gaining product knowledge and assisting customers with product inquiries and suggestions.
• Preparing bakery items according to customer requests and using proper equipment.
• Offering samples and ensuring products are fresh and correctly portioned.
• Recommending bakery items and maintaining equipment and inventory.
• Ensuring quality and freshness, following safety and temperature guidelines.
• Participating in sales development, cake and pastry area management, and inventory tracking.
• Adhering to safety regulations, maintaining temperature logs, and reporting safety issues.
• Performing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment needs.
• Handling customer inquiries and managing cake decorating orders and inventory.
• Staying current with store promotions and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met, reporting accidents, and addressing safety risks.