Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Bloomington, Illinois, to deliver exceptional customer service while managing product quality and safety. This role involves assisting customers, maintaining a clean environment, and achieving sales goals, making it suitable for purpose-driven individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and clean environment for customers.
• Assist in achieving sales goals and monitoring quality standards.
• Provide fresh products and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Communication

Time Management

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 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, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable 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 offering value and care to support your growth. 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 a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes 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 following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Properly packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality, reviewing sell-by dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout to assist customers in locating products.
• Staying updated with current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintaining product knowledge to respond to customer inquiries and make suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory conditions and noting discrepancies.
• Maintaining proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and logging temperatures.
• Fostering trust and respect among staff.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performing preventive maintenance and notifying management of equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts in a reasonable and cooperative manner.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting and assisting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.75 per hour.