Categories : Retail, Food Service, Bakery

Job Overview

The Bakery/Cake Decorator at Kroger is responsible for creating visually appealing and delicious baked goods, with a focus on custom cakes for special occasions. This role combines artistic talent with baking expertise to delight customers in a fast-paced retail bakery environment. Associates will decorate cakes, pastries, and other desserts while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and decorate cakes using piping techniques, fondant, and airbrushing to meet customer specifications.
• Bake and prepare bakery items including cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries from scratch or mixes.
• Consult with customers to understand their vision for custom orders and provide creative suggestions.
• Ensure all products meet Kroger's quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized bakery department, adhering to sanitation and safety protocols.

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates have strong artistic skills, attention to detail, and experience in a bakery setting. Knowledge of food safety regulations is essential. This position offers opportunities for creativity and customer interaction in a supportive team environment at Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the US.

Work Environment

Expect to work in a dynamic bakery department with early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working with kitchen equipment. Kroger provides training and advancement opportunities for dedicated associates.