Cake Decorator

Kroger in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Cake Decorator, where you'll create delightful baked goods and provide exceptional customer service. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits to help you thrive in your career.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and report discrepancies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Second language skills

Job description

Cake Decorator (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages 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
• Knowledge of basic math
• Effective communication skills

Desired Skills and Responsibilities:

• Second language skills: speaking, reading, and/or writing
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
• Prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell-by dates and take appropriate action
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Understand the store layout and locate products when requested; stay current with ads and promotions
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and report discrepancies
• Adhere to all health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Follow all merchandising, customer service, labor control, and safety rules
• Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report safety risks, issues, or illegal activities to management
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations