Pastry Chef

Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Act in a professional manner and always display a positive attitude.
• Speak highly of the company in the presence of customers and other employees.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• 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.
• Slice deli meats and cheeses to customers' requests using proper deli equipment.
• 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 deli/bakery specials.
• Prepare customer orders.
• Use all equipment in deli/bakery such as the fryer, rotisserie, heat lamps, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Help monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers as well as temperature logs.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify 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.
• Support company initiatives.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Culinary experience
• Must be 18 years of age

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Previous comparable experience
• Culinary Degree

 

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: South

States: Mississippi
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
 

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  MS || Starkville || 826 Highway 12 W || 39759 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Deli/Bakery; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None