Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you will create outstanding customer experiences, prepare delicious products, and maintain a safe environment. Your role will involve assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety standards are met. This position is ideal for those with strong customer service skills and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety procedures.
• Assist in inventory management and report discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

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

• 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, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following food safety and temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise properly.
• Check product quality for freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and keep logs updated.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety procedures, inspecting equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Assist in inventory management and report discrepancies.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions and making suggestions.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, managing conflicts professionally.
• Follow directions and seek assistance as needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist diverse customer groups, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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
• Bakery or deli experience (helpful)
• Retail experience (helpful)

About Us

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. We serve customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming. We are committed to diversity and community engagement, with a focus on innovation and creating positive experiences for our customers and associates.