Cake Decorator & Bakery Experience Specialist

The Kroger Co.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a bakery team member to deliver outstanding customer experiences through friendly service.

You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist the bakery department in achieving sales and quality standards. Responsibilities include answering questions, stocking products, decorating cakes, labeling and inventory, and following health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment.
• Bakery/cake decorating experience.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Effective communication skills.
• Second language desired.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where customers feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Offer samples to help customers discover items; prepare bakery items including wedding cakes per requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get what they want and need.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell by dates and use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• 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.
• Know the store layout and locate products; stay current with ads.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and note discrepancies.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Follow safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report needed repairs.
• Report safety risks, theft or fraud; notify management of accidents.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating

Stress management

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a bakery team member to deliver outstanding customer experiences through friendly service.

You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist the bakery department in achieving sales and quality standards. Responsibilities include answering questions, stocking products, decorating cakes, labeling and inventory, and following health and safety regulations.