Cake & Bakery Decorator — Elevate Customer Experience

Kroger Co.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Colorado is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and product knowledge. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and quality goals while maintaining a safe, clean environment for customers in-store.

You will respond to questions, suggest bakery items, decorate cakes, label and stock products, and monitor inventory and freshness. Experience in retail and bakery decorating is a plus.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is required.
• Bakery/cake decorating experience preferred.
• Able to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and valued by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products in the department to respond to inquiries and suggest items.
• Offer samples and assist with bakery items including wedding cakes using proper equipment.
• Ensure product quality and freshness by checking sell-by dates and operating bakery equipment.
• Decorate cakes, pastries and other bakery items.
• Label, stock, sign and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in ordering/shipping to the department manager.
• Be aware of store layout and respond to customer requests; stay updated on ads.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery decorating

Stress management

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Kroger Co. in Colorado is seeking a Bakery Associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and product knowledge. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and quality goals while maintaining a safe, clean environment for customers in-store.

You will respond to questions, suggest bakery items, decorate cakes, label and stock products, and monitor inventory and freshness. Experience in retail and bakery decorating is a plus.