Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. You'll maintain a clean environment, assist in achieving sales goals, and embrace the company's core values. This role offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Prepare foods and manage inventory.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Kitchen Equipment

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 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 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 the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Support services: free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

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 ordered and in correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Properly using kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of department products to assist customers effectively.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintaining proper temperatures in cases and coolers with logs.
• Fostering trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, and reporting them.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting repair needs.
• Reporting accidents involving customers or employees.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Managing conflicts calmly and cooperatively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help to resolve issues.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.