Bakery Clerk — Customer Experience & Growth Path

Kroger; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kroger Lakewood bakery team member position seeks customer-focused individuals to deliver exceptional service in a busy department. You will assist customers, maintain bakery cleanliness, and help with daily production goals in a safe environment.

The role requires bakery experience, a high school diploma, and adherence to health and safety standards. Flexible scheduling and full- or part-time options may apply, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bakery experience is required or preferred.
• Second language ability is valued for customer interactions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a retail bakery setting.
• Knowledge of basic math for transactions and measuring.
• Current food handlers permit is preferred before or soon after hire.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and valued by answering questions about products sold in the department and store.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of counter, cases and coolers on a continuous basis.
• Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
• 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 knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Prepare special orders per customer requests.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients per recipe.
• Label and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Monitor inventory and note discrepancies.
• Follow all food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Notify management of accidents or safety issues.
• Report safety risks, theft, or fraud as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to merchandising, service, labor, and loss prevention rules.

Skills

Bakery experience

Second language

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Food handler permit readiness

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger Lakewood bakery team member position seeks customer-focused individuals to deliver exceptional service in a busy department. You will assist customers, maintain bakery cleanliness, and help with daily production goals in a safe environment.

The role requires bakery experience, a high school diploma, and adherence to health and safety standards. Flexible scheduling and full- or part-time options may apply, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.