BAKERY/BAKER

About the role

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality‑assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Based in the Midwest, Roundy's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we proudly serve Roundy's customers in over 140 stores under the retail banners Pick ’n Save and Metro Market in Wisconsin and Mariano's in Illinois. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we bring diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness.
• Review “sell by” dates and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe, etc.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by a customer.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept up to date.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying the appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor quality‑assurance standards.
• Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handler’s permit (once employed).
• Desired bakery experience.
• Retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through a free Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career via the industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Reasonable accommodation requests for the application or pre‑hiring process can be made by calling 844‑849‑7136 or contacting the location’s management.