Bakery Specialist: Fresh Bakes & Customer Joy

Kroger; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Phoenix is seeking a Bakery Associate to deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe and clean environment, and assist the department manager in reaching sales goals. You will handle bakery items, respond to customer questions, and ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of bakery products, proper equipment use, and adherence to food safety regulations, with opportunities to showcase initiative and reliability in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Bakery experience desirable.
• Retail experience desirable.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and valued by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of bakery products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide fresh products and correct portions to meet orders.
• Use bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and temperature logs.
• Report discrepancies and maintain inventory and store layout knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Basic math

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

Kroger in Phoenix is seeking a Bakery Associate to deliver outstanding customer service, maintain a safe and clean environment, and assist the department manager in reaching sales goals. You will handle bakery items, respond to customer questions, and ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of bakery products, proper equipment use, and adherence to food safety regulations, with opportunities to showcase initiative and reliability in a dynamic