Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a Grocery Clerk in the Bakery/Deli, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction by preparing fresh products, offering samples, and maintaining a clean environment. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and make a difference in their community. Apply today and become part of a team that truly values its members.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Sick Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit once employed.
• Experience in bakery or deli is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Basic Math

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Food Temperature Logs

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

1. Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
4. Provide customers with fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
5. Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure satisfaction.
6. Use all bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
7. Prepare foods following food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
10. Check product quality for freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
11. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
12. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
13. Understand store layout and locate products upon customer request.
14. Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
15. Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department to respond to questions and make suggestions.
16. Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
17. Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, and keep temperature logs.
18. Promote trust and respect among associates.
19. Create a welcoming environment for customers, making them feel important and appreciated.
20. Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
21. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
22. Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and reporting repairs.
23. Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
24. Work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments.
25. Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
26. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
27. Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
28. Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
29. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. We take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create great experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter to us. 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 unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have opportunities for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you’ll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick pay based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth potential with extensive training and diverse career paths.
• Location: 102 Emily Dr, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, US