Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experience in Cleveland, Mississippi. This role focuses on providing high-quality service and maintaining food safety standards while assisting customers with the bakery and deli offerings. Join a dedicated team that values growth, diversity, and community support.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and handling.
• Understanding of safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to manage customer needs and conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and food samples.
• Maintain product freshness and safety standards.
• Assist customers with locating products.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Product Knowledge

Conflict 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 tiny Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 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 continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth and future with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial support.
• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility.
• Free counseling and financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products and accurate portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending bakery or deli items based on customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment safely and according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following recipes and safety standards.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients properly.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Maintaining proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers.
• Stocking, labeling, and managing inventory.
• Reporting discrepancies and issues to management.
• Understanding store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying informed about current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer inquiries.
• Ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Practicing safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performing equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Supporting a welcoming environment and excellent customer service.
• Adhering to all food safety and safety procedures.
• Managing conflicts and acting with integrity.
• Supporting diverse customer needs, including minors, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.