Bakery/Deli Clerk (Finance)
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 and monitor all quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and promote excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by one purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.
We value our people. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with the care and resources you need. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
- Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles, with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
- Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
- Opportunities for growth via extensive training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.
Key responsibilities include:
- Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
- Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
- Providing customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
- Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
- Using bakery equipment like refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
- Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
- Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
- Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
- Checking product quality, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking necessary actions.
- Properly using kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
- Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
- Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
- Understanding store layout to locate products for customers.
- Staying current with promotions and advertisements.
- Maintaining knowledge of department products and responding to customer inquiries with suggestions.
- Monitoring inventory levels and noting discrepancies.
- Ensuring proper storage temperatures and maintaining logs.
- Promoting trust and respect among team members.
- Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
- Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
- Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
- Reporting customer or employee accidents.
- Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
- Managing conflicts professionally.
- Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Following directions and seeking help when needed.
- Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.