Bakery Specialist: Craft, Service & Fresh Treats

Kroger; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience in our bakery department. You will prepare items to customer specifications, sample new products, and ensure freshness and safety while assisting customers with product recommendations.

Role requires strong communication, ability to handle stress, math basics, and a current food handlers permit. You will work with bakery equipment and maintain inventory and safety standards in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit (upon employment)

Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items
• Inform customers of bakery specials and maintain correct portion sizes
• Use bakery equipment safely and according to guidelines (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens)
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise and check product quality
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies and safety issues to management
• Maintain a welcoming environment and respond to customer questions about products

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math

Food safety

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience in our bakery department. You will prepare items to customer specifications, sample new products, and ensure freshness and safety while assisting customers with product recommendations.

Role requires strong communication, ability to handle stress, math basics, and a current food handlers permit. You will work with bakery equipment and maintain inventory and safety standards in a fast-paced store environment.