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 to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and product knowledge. This role involves preparing bakery items, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Join a dedicated team at Kroger, where your skills can thrive and grow.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience preferred.
• Retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

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 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 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!

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Bakery/Cake Decorating experience
• Retail experience

Responsibilities include:

• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and 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 refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using a 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.
• Keep cases full and fresh based on Bakery Standards.
• Participate in ideas and development of sales in the cake and pastry area.
• Answer customer or associate questions on the telephone or in person and provide information and assistance for cake decorating orders.
• Communicate with Bakery Manager on any needs for the cake area.
• Keep track of inventory related to cake or pastry, including product needs, supplies, kits, rings, and items needed for special orders.
• Ensure the cake kit book is updated and kits are in stock.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and keep temperature logs.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks, including illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.