Bakery Clerk

Kroger in; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking individuals to prepare bakery items and provide exceptional customer service. This role involves maintaining quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction in a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have customer service skills and a willingness to learn, supporting a journey with a company that values diverse teams and personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Valuable associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed.
• Retail experience is helpful.
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

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.

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. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

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, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, 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 free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review "sell by" dates.
• Properly use kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, ovens, and scales.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Locate products within the store as requested by customers.
• Stay current with store ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products 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.
• Report unsafe conditions, accidents, and illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.