Cake Decorator & Bakery Experience Specialist

The Kroger Co.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Bakery Associate to deliver friendly, helpful service in a fast-paced department. You will help customers, answer product questions, and assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality goals while keeping the bakery area clean and safe.

Experience in retail or bakery/cake decorating is preferred, with strong math, communication, and teamwork skills to ensure a positive customer experience and accurate product handling.

Qualifications

• Any retail experience is required or preferred.
• Any bakery or cake decorating experience is an advantage.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math for transactions and measurements.
• Effective communication skills with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and help customers while maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Know products in the department and respond to inquiries with suggestions.
• Offer samples and prepare bakery items per requests using bakery equipment.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items.
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and proper dating; monitor store ads.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and adherence to health regulations.
• Assist with store merchandising and report discrepancies to management.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating

Stress management

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Bakery Associate to deliver friendly, helpful service in a fast-paced department. You will help customers, answer product questions, and assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality goals while keeping the bakery area clean and safe.

Experience in retail or bakery/cake decorating is preferred, with strong math, communication, and teamwork skills to ensure a positive customer experience and accurate product handling.