Bakery​/Deli Clerk

Overview

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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and uphold the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety for others.

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to ensure customers get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe using a variety of utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality for freshness; review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise; report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and help customers locate products.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads; maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.
• Maintain inventory/stocking awareness and note discrepancies; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers with temperature logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates; create an environment where customers feel welcome and valued by answering product questions.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; reinforce safety programs and notify management of unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents; work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Follow directions and seek assistance as needed to resolve customer and business issues.
• 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.

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handler's permit once employed

• Customer service skills
• Bakery or deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family.

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We’ll help you thrive with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) 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 (eligibility and length of service).
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through Continuing Education.
• Growth opportunities through training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Dairy Product Manufacturing