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BAKERY/LEAD CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger Mountain View Foods

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Lead Cake Decorator to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery items, maintaining product quality, and assisting in achieving sales goals. You'll be part of a diverse team that values respect, honesty, and safety, all while working in a vibrant environment that encourages your growth and development. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Associate Discounts

Qualifications

  • Ability to handle stressful situations and effective communication skills.
  • Knowledge of basic math and a current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Stress Management
Effective Communication
Basic Math Knowledge

Education

Food Handlers Permit
Bakery/Cake Decorating Experience
Retail Experience

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
  • Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
  • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
  • Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
  • Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
  • Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
  • Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
  • Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review sell by dates and take appropriate action.
  • Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, and freezer.
  • Keeps cases full and fresh based on Bakery Standards.
  • Partakes in ideas and development of sales in the cake and pastry area.
  • Answers customer or associate questions on the telephone or in person and provides information and assistance for any and all cake decorating orders.
  • Communicates with Bakery Manager on any needs for cake area.
  • Responsible for keeping track of inventory pertaining to cake or pastry including product needs to produce or fill, supplies, kits, rings and any items needed for special orders.
  • Checks to make sure the cake kit book is updated and kit is in stock
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
  • Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

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

Desired

  • Bakery/Cake Decorating experience
  • Retail experience

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

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