Bakery Clerk: Fresh Service, Sampling & Tuition Support

Kroger; Topeka (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Training programs

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe bakery environment. You will prepare items, offer samples, inform customers about specials, and ensure correct portioning and freshness.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and adherence to food safety standards. Training is provided, and benefits are available as part of the Kroger family.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to gain understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Good basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Inspect ingredients and maintain proper temperatures and logs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Communication

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe bakery environment. You will prepare items, offer samples, inform customers about specials, and ensure correct portioning and freshness.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and adherence to food safety standards. Training is provided, and benefits are available as part of the Kroger family.