Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Blanchester (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Bakery/Deli Clerk at Kroger, where you'll create an exceptional customer experience while ensuring food safety and quality. You'll assist customers with their needs while promoting our bakery and deli products, contributing to sales goals, and working collaboratively with a committed team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being

Flexible scheduling

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and friendly demeanor.
• Understanding of food safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers about deli specials.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the working environment.
• Prepare and package food according to company guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Product Knowledge

Teamwork

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 in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, 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 eager 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:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial support.
• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

- The Bakery/Deli Clerk should 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 they have ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.

- Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to meet their needs and preferences.

- Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.

- Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.

- Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.

- Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.

- Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.

- Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.

- Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.

- Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to the manager.

- Know the store layout and locate products as requested by customers.

- Stay updated with current and upcoming promotions and seasonal ads.

- Maintain knowledge of products and assist customers with questions and suggestions.

- Monitor inventory conditions and note discrepancies.

- Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cases and coolers, with logs kept.

- Promote trust and respect among staff.

- Create a welcoming environment for customers, making them feel valued and appreciated.

- Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.

- Reinforce safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.

- Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance and report repairs needed.

- Notify management of any accidents involving customers or employees.

- Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

- Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.

- Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

- Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.

- Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

- Perform essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.