BAKERY/LEAD CAKE DECORATOR

Fred Meyer, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent retail company known for its comprehensive range of products and exceptional customer service. Having merged with The Kroger Company in 1998, Fred Meyer has expanded its footprint across the Pacific Northwest, operating over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer embodies a commitment to community, diversity, and sustainable growth. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees are valued and supported in their professional and personal development. Fred Meyer operates as a multi-department retail store, bringing together various categories such as groceries, home goods, apparel, and bakery. Its fundamental mission revolves around "Feeding the Human Spirit," which emphasizes providing quality products, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere for customers. The company believes that a diverse team with a passion for food and people contributes significantly to creating memorable shopping experiences. This role, situated within the bakery department of Fred Meyer, focuses on delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and a commitment to quality. The position is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about food, customer interaction, and teamwork. The Bakery Associate will play a vital role in supporting the department manager to reach sales and profit goals while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met consistently. The responsibilities encompass a range of tasks aimed at maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized bakery environment. Associates are expected to engage customers by offering product samples, answering inquiries about bakery items, and recommending products to maximize customer satisfaction and sales. They will prepare bakery items using proper equipment, adhere to food safety regulations, and ensure that all bakery products meet quality and freshness standards. Inventory management and accurate record-keeping are also crucial to this position, as effective stock control helps prevent waste and shrink. Fred Meyer emphasizes respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety as its core values. Employees are encouraged to embody these principles while performing their duties and interacting with both customers and team members. This approach cultivates a positive work culture that supports personal growth and professional advancement. In addition to a rewarding workplace culture, Fred Meyer offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting associate well-being physically, emotionally, and financially. These benefits include affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, flexible scheduling options with paid time off, access to counseling and financial coaching services, valuable discounts, tuition reimbursement, and expansive career development opportunities. This supportive framework enables associates to thrive in their roles while balancing their work and life commitments. Ideal candidates for this bakery position will possess effective communication skills, knowledge of basic math, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a current food handler's permit once employed. Prior experience in bakery or cake decorating and retail is desirable, but the company offers training programs to promote skill development. This role suits individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, with the potential for long-term career growth within Fred Meyer and the broader Kroger family. Joining Fred Meyer as a Bakery Associate means becoming part of a family-focused company dedicated to quality, innovation, and community impact. Whether seeking part-time employment or a career path, candidates will find fresh opportunities to contribute, grow, and succeed in a vibrant retail environment centered around food and customer satisfaction. Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey with Fred Meyer and help feed the human spirit through outstanding bakery service.

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed