Bakery​/Deli Clerk

Overview

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• 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 that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow 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 to ensure freshness; review sell-by dates and take appropriate action.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store layout and locate products when requested by customers.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions, making 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 where customers feel welcome and valued by answering questions about products.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of needed repairs.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment; manage conflict calmly and professionally.
• Operate with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information; follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Provide support to diverse customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Minimum Position Qualifications:
  
  Customer Service skills;
  Effective communication skills;
  Knowledge of basic math;
  Ability to obtain a current food handler permit once employed.
• Desired Previous Job
  
  Experience:
  
  Customer Service skills;
  Bakery or Deli experience;
  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. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. 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. Benefits include:

• 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 based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching tools.
• Associate discounts on purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through Continuing Education programs.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.