Bakery​/Deli Clerk

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Join Fred Meyer to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals, monitor quality assurance standards, and embrace the Customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer, part of The Kroger Company, proudly serves over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with the shared purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for customers, communities, and each other.

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 the Fred Meyer family!

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

• Customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

• Bakery or Deli experience.
• Retail experience.
• Customer service skills.

• 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 that they have ordered and the correct portion size.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review “sell by” dates and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Human Resources Services

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