Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, training and directing Bakery Department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based primarily in Omaha, Nebraska, Baker's merged with The Kroger Company in 2001. Today, we're proudly serving Baker's customers in 11 stores in Nebraska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Baker's family!Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.

• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, and safety.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate slicing equipment.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools-power jacks, box cutters, balers, and compactors.

Desired

• Bakery work experience or similar experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.

• Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by store management, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with prompt courteous service.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Bakery associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
• Respond promptly, tactfully, calmly, courteously and professionally to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager's absence.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maintain floor, shelf and bakery areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.