BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Kroger • Collierville, TN

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About The Position

The Bakery/Cake Decorator position at Kroger involves creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role supports the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals and adheres to quality assurance standards. The position emphasizes the company's core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Requirements

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Second language: speaking, reading, and/or writing.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Answer questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer inquiries.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Prepare bakery items, including wedding cakes, per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review sell by dates and take appropriate action.
• Use all equipment in the bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company 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.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customers.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees