Bakery Clerk

A Kroger Bakery Clerk is responsible for creating a positive customer experience, maintaining a safe and clean environment, supporting departmental sales and quality standards, and demonstrating Kroger’s core values.

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, ovens) according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods per temperature logs and follow cooking/baking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients per recipe using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality for freshness and review sell‑by dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly (stove, scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe).
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products when requested.
• Stay current with seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold and provide suggestions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Implement safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Practice preventive maintenance of equipment and notify management.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report safety risks and illegal activity.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to learn food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling via Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Access to associate discounts on purchases.
• Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement over a career via Continuing Education program.
• Flexible scheduling for full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay.
• Retirement benefits and 401(k) participation.
• Participatory bonuses based on company performance.