Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values respect, integrity, and diversity while delivering quality products to customers. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items and assist customers with their requests.
• Maintain a clean environment and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Monitor product quality and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Join to apply for the Bakery/Deli Clerk role at Kroger Mountain View Foods.

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 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/deli items per 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 the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get what they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients following recipes, using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Label, stock, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review "sell by" dates.
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer product questions.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts professionally.
• Follow directions, seek assistance when needed, and support diverse customer needs.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler’s permit after employment

Preferred Experience

• Bakery or Deli experience
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 100 stores across California and the Midwest. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and employees. Join us to grow your career and make a difference in your community.