BAKERY​/CLERK

Overview

A Kroger Bakery Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Bakery team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Most importantly, demonstrate Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• 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 specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in the bakery (refrigerators, freezers, ovens) according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food safety and temperature logs and follow cooking/baking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review and act on "sell by" dates.
• Properly use kitchen equipment (stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, etc.).
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store layout and help customers locate products.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Gain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions with recommendations.
• 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 appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; comply with safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Display a positive attitude and practice preventive equipment maintenance; notify management of repairs needed.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents and report safety risks or illegal activity when observed.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Healthcare, Emotional, Financial, and More

• Health care coverage including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.
• Access to free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Associates receive discounts on Kroger purchases, including Our Brands and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways for growth.

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

• Submit your application so we can review it; if available, attach a resume.
• If qualifications match, you may be invited to an interview.
• During the interview you will meet with a team member, learn more about Kroger and the role, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, we bring diverse teams together with one common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. We offer opportunities to grow and develop your career in a welcoming environment.

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling and financial tools through Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

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