Bakery Clerk: Fresh Picks & Customer Delight

The Kroger Co.; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is hiring a Bakery Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience and maintain a safe, clean bakery environment.

You will assist the department in meeting sales goals, communicate effectively with customers, and promote the store’s bakery specials while adhering to food safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing items per order, offering samples, stocking and labeling products, and maintaining accurate temperature logs.

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

Responsibilities

• Bakery Clerk will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Bakery Team Member should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Bakery Clerk will 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 bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking/baking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe with utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and review sell-by dates.
• Use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products requested by customer.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory conditions and note discrepancies
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and valued
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety guidelines
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions
• Display a positive attitude
• Inspect equipment and report repairs as needed
• Notify management of accidents and safety risks

Job description

The Kroger Co. is hiring a Bakery Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience and maintain a safe, clean bakery environment.

You will assist the department in meeting sales goals, communicate effectively with customers, and promote the store’s bakery specials while adhering to food safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing items per order, offering samples, stocking and labeling products, and maintaining accurate temperature logs.