Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. You'll prepare bakery and deli items, maintain quality standards, and support a welcoming environment for all customers. This role emphasizes customer service, effective communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment.
• Customer service skills and effective communication required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for customers.
• Assist department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math

Education

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review "sell by" dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, etc.
• Stock and inventory merchandise, report discrepancies.
• Maintain store layout knowledge and assist customers in locating products.
• Stay updated on promotions and product knowledge.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety and safety procedures, report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Handle customer and employee accidents appropriately.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience preferred
• Retail experience beneficial

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 140 stores across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and team members. Join us to grow your career and be part of our community-focused team!