Bakery Specialist: Customer-First Service & Quality

Kroger; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and product knowledge. You will assist customers, prepare bakery items, and maintain safe, clean work areas in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities include handling bakery equipment, ensuring product freshness, and helping the department meet sales and quality targets while adhering to food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.
• Clear communication with customers and team members.
• Strong math skills for counting and transactions.
• Current food handler permit required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by answering questions about products in the bakery and store.
• Prepare and package bakery items according to recipes and standards.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate stock to reduce shrink.
• Follow temperature logs and food safety regulations at all times.
• Support department manager in achieving sales and profit goals.

Skills

Stress handling

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and product knowledge. You will assist customers, prepare bakery items, and maintain safe, clean work areas in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities include handling bakery equipment, ensuring product freshness, and helping the department meet sales and quality targets while adhering to food safety guidelines.