Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Augusta (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. You'll engage with customers, recommend products, and contribute to a welcoming environment. Join a company that values innovation and employee growth, offering benefits like healthcare, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about customer service and working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential for engaging with customers effectively.
• Basic math knowledge is necessary for accurate product measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Maintain a clean environment and adhere to food safety protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service and inform customers of specials.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handlers permit

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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 portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens following company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food safety protocols and recipes.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
• Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
• Stay informed about current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock conditions.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety and safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts appropriately.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow instructions and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
• 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
• Bakery or deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. We serve customers across Kansas and are committed to diversity and community engagement.

As part of Kroger, we prioritize innovation, customer experience, and employee growth. Join us to grow your career and make a difference.

What You’ll Receive From Us

Our benefits include healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.