BAKERY/LEAD CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger in; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Lead Cake Decorator in Texas. This role focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and product quality, handling bakery tasks, and adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and a current food handlers permit, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.

Flexible scheduling with paid time off.

Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program.

Associate discounts on various products.

Tuition reimbursement through Continuing Education program.

Opportunities for growth through extensive training.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Gaining and maintaining product knowledge to assist customers.
• Preparing bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Ensuring product freshness and quality control.
• Following food safety regulations and maintaining temperature logs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

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 across 35 states, operating 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 a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of everything.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own recipe for 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 you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

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

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience.
• Retail experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gaining and maintaining product knowledge to assist customers.
• Preparing bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offering samples and recommending bakery products.
• Ensuring product freshness and quality control.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Following food safety regulations and maintaining temperature logs.
• Managing inventory related to cake and pastry products.
• Communicating effectively with the Bakery Manager and team.
• Maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.