Categories : Retail, Food Service, Bakery

Job Overview

The Bakery/Cake Decorator at Kroger is responsible for creating visually appealing and delicious baked goods, including custom cakes, pastries, and desserts. This role plays a key part in the bakery department, ensuring high-quality products that delight customers and drive sales. The position requires creativity, precision, and a passion for baking in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other bakery items according to customer specifications and store displays.
• Prepare icings, fillings, and decorations using professional techniques like piping, fondant work, and airbrushing.
• Maintain bakery display cases, ensuring products are fresh, attractive, and properly labeled.
• Assist customers with special orders, providing recommendations and ensuring timely fulfillment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards to uphold Kroger's quality commitments.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should have strong artistic skills, knowledge of baking ingredients, and experience with decorating tools. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Kroger provides training for internal growth opportunities.

Work Environment

This role involves standing for extended periods, working in a cool bakery environment, and occasional lifting of supplies up to 50 lbs. Flexible scheduling includes weekends and holidays. Join Kroger's team to showcase your talents and contribute to community favorites.

At Kroger, we value innovation in baking and customer satisfaction, offering a supportive atmosphere for decorators to excel. This position supports Kroger's mission to feed the world with quality products.