Bakery Clerk: Customer-First, Fresh & Quality

Kroger; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Kroger products

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Industry-leading training programs

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver an outstanding customer experience in our bakery. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support the department manager in achieving sales and quality standards.

Our core values—respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety—guide every interaction. You will prepare items per customer requests, offer samples, and promote bakery specials, all while ensuring product freshness and accuracy of portions.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective team communication.
• Strong work ethic in fast-paced environments.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using 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 the correct portion size.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get what they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, ovens and scales according to guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Work ethic

Math skills

Food safety permit

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver an outstanding customer experience in our bakery. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support the department manager in achieving sales and quality standards.

Our core values—respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety—guide every interaction. You will prepare items per customer requests, offer samples, and promote bakery specials, all while ensuring product freshness and accuracy of portions.