Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain seeks a Bakery/Deli Clerk to provide exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, safe environment. Responsibilities include preparing food items, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Skills in customer service and communication are essential.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math

Education

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

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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

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend products to customers to ensure they get what they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review "sell by" dates, taking appropriate actions.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and keep logs.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels, report discrepancies.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer product questions.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
• Handle customer and employee accidents appropriately.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflicts, and act with honesty and integrity.
• Support and assist diverse customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience (helpful)
• Retail experience

Additional details about the company, benefits, and application process are included in the original description, emphasizing the supportive work environment and growth opportunities.