Cake Decorator & Bakery Experience Lead

Kroger; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate for the bakery department in Denver. You will help customers, answer questions, and ensure a welcoming store environment while assisting in bakery item preparation, decoration, and sampling to drive department sales.

The role requires attention to product quality, proper inventory handling, and adherence to safety and health regulations, with opportunities to work across seasonal promotions and provide excellent service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about department and store products.
• Gain knowledge of department products to respond to questions and suggest items.
• Offer samples and prepare bakery items including wedding cakes as requested.
• Recommend bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Check product quality and stock, manage signage and inventory according to guidelines.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items.
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Follow store layout, ads, and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions.
• Adhere to health, safety, and labor regulations.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery decorating

Stress management

Math basics

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate for the bakery department in Denver. You will help customers, answer questions, and ensure a welcoming store environment while assisting in bakery item preparation, decoration, and sampling to drive department sales.

The role requires attention to product quality, proper inventory handling, and adherence to safety and health regulations, with opportunities to work across seasonal promotions and provide excellent service.