Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Athens, GA, where you’ll deliver outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and a clean work environment. With a focus on safety and quality, you’ll help foster a welcoming atmosphere while supporting team goals and personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food handling preferred.
• Must adhere to food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace following food safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in stock management.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Attention to Detail

Job description

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 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Informing customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Using all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Properly preparing, packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality to ensure freshness and reviewing "sell by" dates.
• Using kitchen equipment properly, including refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens, etc.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting product ordering/shipping discrepancies.
• Understanding store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer questions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperatures and maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among staff.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and inspecting equipment.
• Reporting accidents and unsafe conditions.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts effectively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.