Bakery​/Deli Clerk

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. This role offers a competitive pay range of $17.00/hr – $22.20/hr, based on your skills and experience.

$17.00/hr – $22.20/hr

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitoring quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate Fred Meyer’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Fred Meyer is based in Portland, Oregon, serving customers in more than 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family we are committed to feeding the human spirit and creating amazing experiences for customers, communities, and employees. We help feed your future and support your growth whether you’re seeking a part‑time role or a new career path.

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use all equipment in bakery (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipe.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review “sell by” dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly (stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe, etc.).
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Know the store layout to locate products when requested.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department, respond to questions, and make suggestions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers; keep temperature logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that welcomes customers and answers their questions.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, notify management.
• Practice preventive maintenance, inspect equipment, report repairs.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Provide support through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to obtain a current food handler’s permit upon employment.

• Customer service skills.
• Bakery or deli experience (helpful).
• Retail experience.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Vast potential for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Human Resources Services