Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences while preparing fresh bakery and deli items. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service and adherence to quality standards.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

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Job Description

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 in correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Follow food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to management.
• Know the store layout and locate products as requested.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperature logs for cases and coolers.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and promote trust among associates.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practice preventive equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business 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 accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service skills
• Experience in bakery or deli
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Illinois, Mariano’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. We serve customers in over 40 stores in the Chicago Metro area. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating great experiences for our customers and communities.

We offer a range of benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.