Bakery & Deli Associate — Customer-First Service

Kroger Family of Companies; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to prepare items, offer samples, and inform customers about specials. You will ensure fresh, correctly portioned products and make product recommendations, while following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating bakery equipment, labeling and stocking merchandise, maintaining temperature logs, and assisting customers with questions.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of basic math is needed.
• Ability to obtain a current food handler's permit after hire.

Responsibilities

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Bakery/Deli Clerk should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review sell by dates and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customer.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Basic math

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to prepare items, offer samples, and inform customers about specials. You will ensure fresh, correctly portioned products and make product recommendations, while following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating bakery equipment, labeling and stocking merchandise, maintaining temperature logs, and assisting customers with questions.