Bakery & Deli Associate: Customer-First Service

Kroger; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and fresh, safe foods. You will prepare items, assist customers, stock, and keep a clean, welcoming department while upholding our Customer 1st principles.

Join a team that supports the department manager to reach sales goals and maintain quality standards, with emphasis on food safety. Prior bakery/deli experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic math required.
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using bakery/deli equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items.
• Inform customers of bakery/deli specials.
• Provide fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) per guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, mix and prepare ingredients per recipes with appropriate utensils.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Ensure product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and log temperatures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Math skills

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and fresh, safe foods. You will prepare items, assist customers, stock, and keep a clean, welcoming department while upholding our Customer 1st principles.

Join a team that supports the department manager to reach sales goals and maintain quality standards, with emphasis on food safety. Prior bakery/deli experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate.