Cake Decorator: Create Stunning Cakes & Delight Customers

The Kroger Co.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Topeka, KS is seeking a bakery department associate to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and ensure safety, quality and cleanliness in the bakery area.

Responsibilities include helping customers, decorating cakes and pastries, labeling and stocking merchandise, and following health and safety regulations to maintain a safe, inviting store environment.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is required.
• Bakery and cake decorating experience is preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math is expected.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products in the department and store.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions, making suitable suggestions.
• Offer product samples, prepare bakery items per requests using bakery equipment.
• Recommend bakery items to ensure customers get what they want and need.
• Check product quality, review sell-by dates, and use equipment per guidelines.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items.
• Label, stock, sign, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Know the store layout and locate products for customers; stay aware of ads.
• Maintain stock, note discrepancies, and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Follow safety programs and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform preventive maintenance and notify managers of needed repairs.
• Report safety risks or incidents, including theft or fraud; inform management of accidents.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Retail experience

Bakery/cake decorating

Handle stressful situations

Basic math

Effective communication

Second language

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Topeka, KS is seeking a bakery department associate to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and ensure safety, quality and cleanliness in the bakery area.

Responsibilities include helping customers, decorating cakes and pastries, labeling and stocking merchandise, and following health and safety regulations to maintain a safe, inviting store environment.