Bakery​/Deli Clerk

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Experience creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998 and serves over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on diverse teams and a common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit.

Whether you're seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we offer a fresh opportunity to grow and thrive.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through the Employee Assistance Program and free financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities through training programs and diverse career pathways.

• Customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

• Bakery or deli experience.
• Retail experience.

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use all equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality and review sell‑by dates.
• Properly use kitchen equipment (stove, scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe).
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering / shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold in the department.
• Maintain inventory and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and notify management.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high‑paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Human Resources Services

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