Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this role, you will enhance customer experiences and ensure food safety while assisting the department manager in meeting sales goals. Join a family-oriented company that values diversity and personal growth, with comprehensive benefits to support your success.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Paid tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts on food and more

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and contribute positively.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food handling or retail is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and quality checks.
• Provide exemplary customer service and uphold safety standards.
• Manage inventory and product displays efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Conflict Management

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 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 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, united by the 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 aim 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 limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, 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 with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh, correctly portioned products to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending items to customers to meet their needs.
• Using bakery equipment appropriately and safely.
• Preparing foods per recipes and safety standards.
• Measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and freshness.
• Properly using kitchen equipment like slicers, ovens, and scales.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies and maintaining store layout knowledge.
• Staying updated on promotions and product knowledge.
• Monitoring inventory conditions and maintaining temperature logs.
• Promoting a respectful, welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performing preventive maintenance and reporting repairs.
• Handling customer and employee accidents appropriately.
• Working effectively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts cooperatively and with integrity.
• Following directions and assisting with customer and business issues.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.