Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our Kroger family as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create exceptional customer experiences by providing high-quality food service and fostering a welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to grow within a supportive and purpose-driven company that values diversity and inclusion, while meeting customer needs through expert product knowledge and compliance with food safety standards.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support programs

Growth opportunities through training

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food handling and safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve bakery and deli products to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Assist customers with inquiries and recommend products.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

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 and monitor all quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and promote excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate 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 a fresh 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 scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and expiration dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment like slicers, ovens, fryers, etc.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies to the manager.
• Knowing the store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer inquiries.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperature controls and logs.
• Fostering trust and respect among staff.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts professionally.
• Handling customer and business information with honesty and integrity.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
• Performing essential functions with or without accommodations.