Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience with exceptional service. You'll prepare and promote a variety of bakery and deli items while ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and inventory of products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

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 quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and 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 focus on creating memorable experiences for our customers and communities.

We value our people and strive to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we invite you to apply and become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching programs.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to customers to promote new items.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh, correctly portioned products to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens following safety guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature logs during food preparation.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality and expiration dates regularly.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels, report discrepancies.
• Understand store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Stay updated on current promotions and product knowledge.
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and maintain logs.
• Foster a respectful and welcoming environment for customers and staff.
• Adhere to food safety and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, reporting repairs needed.
• Handle customer and employee incidents appropriately.
• Work effectively in a high-paced environment, managing conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding all business and customer information.
• Follow instructions and seek assistance as needed.
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults during interactions.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.