Cake Decorator & Bakery Experience Specialist

The Kroger Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Nashville, TN seeks a Bakery Associate to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will help maintain a safe, clean store, assist the department manager with sales goals, and uphold quality standards while reflecting Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, gaining product knowledge, offering samples, decorating bakery items, ensuring freshness, labeling and

Qualifications

• Retail experience in a customer-facing role.
• Bakery or cake decorating experience preferred.
• Ability to stay calm in busy periods.
• Basic math and transaction handling skills.
• Strong communication with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with questions.
• Develop knowledge of department products and suggest items.
• Offer samples and assist with bakery orders, including wedding cakes.
• Recommend bakery items to ensure customer needs are met.
• Check freshness and review dates; operate bakery equipment.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, and cookies.
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to management.
• Know store layout and reference ads for customers.
• Monitor inventory and flag discrepancies.
• Follow health, safety, and civil code regulations.
• Adhere to merchandising, customer service, and safety rules.
• Reinforce safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Report safety risks or illegal activity to management.
• Perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery decorating

Stress management

Basic math

Effective communication

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Nashville, TN seeks a Bakery Associate to deliver outstanding customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will help maintain a safe, clean store, assist the department manager with sales goals, and uphold quality standards while reflecting Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, gaining product knowledge, offering samples, decorating bakery items, ensuring freshness, labeling and