Bakery Service Associate. Okemos LilyLifestyle

The Bakery Service Associate plays a vital role in creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and teamwork.

• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while meeting quality assurance standards.
• Embody Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
• Access to free and confidential financial and emotional counseling services.
• Discounts on Kroger purchases.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000 over your career.
• Opportunities for career growth through industry-leading training.

• Prepare bakery items according to customer requests using appropriate bakery equipment.
• Engage customers by offering product samples and informing them about bakery specials.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers, preventing shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery items based on customer inquiries and preferences.
• Utilize bakery equipment properly, adhering to company guidelines for cooling, baking, and preparing food.
• Check the quality of products, ensuring freshness and reviewing expiration dates.
• Label, stock, and inventory bakery merchandise accurately.
• Understand store layout to assist customers in locating products.
• Stay informed about current and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards, adhering to food regulations and guidelines.
• Exercise good communication skills and work collaboratively with team members.
• Display a positive attitude, reinforcing trust and respect among colleagues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and report issues as needed.
• Notify management of any safety risks, accidents, or incidents.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Desire to learn about food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good basic math skills.
• Willingness to obtain a food handler's permit upon employment.

Join our team and discover a rewarding career in the bakery department!