Bakery​/Deli Clerk

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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 established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Follow food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality for freshness and review "sell by" dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Report accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding information.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit after employment

Desired Experience

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

About Us

Based in Wisconsin, Pick ‘N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. We serve customers in 89 stores across the state. As part of Kroger, we value diverse teams passionate about food and people, aiming to create memorable experiences for our customers and communities.

We prioritize people, offering opportunities for growth and development. Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, apply today to join our Pick ‘N Save family.

If you need reasonable accommodations for the application process, please call  or contact the store management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off and holidays.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
• Growth opportunities through training and career pathways.