BAKERY/BAKER-CLERK

Kroger; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retail sector is seeking a dedicated Bakery Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will maintain a clean and inviting environment, assist with the production of baked goods, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team that values diversity and innovation. Join us to make a difference in our customers' lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bakery and retail experience preferred.
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health regulations.
• Prepare and package baked goods according to recipes.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Handle Stress

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Job description

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Job Description

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

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of counter, cases, and coolers on a continuous basis.
• Meet the day's production goals for baked goods.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Assist with receiving and unloading of merchandise and supplies.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions or make suggestions about products.
• Prepare special orders per customer requests.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using appropriate kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness; review "sell by" dates and take appropriate actions.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including proof-box, stove, and computerized scale.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products as requested by customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Monitor inventory/stocking conditions and report discrepancies.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks, including illegal activities like theft or fraud.
• Follow all merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense, and safety rules.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bakery and retail experience
• Ability to speak, read, and write in a second language (if applicable)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handler’s permit upon employment
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Must be 18 or older

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 140 stores across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers, communities, and employees.

What You’ll Receive From Us

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching programs.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities through training and diverse career pathways.

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