Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you'll prepare delicious bakery and deli items while ensuring a safe and clean environment. You'll engage with customers, offering product samples and informing them about specials, all while adhering to quality assurance standards. This part-time opportunity allows you to be part of a dynamic team committed to diversity and innovation, with ample chances for career advancement and professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow food safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handlers permit

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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:

• 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 in correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers.
• 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 freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay updated on current, seasonal, and promotional ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and promote trust among staff.
• Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts appropriately.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position 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 is helpful
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for customers, communities, and employees. We value caring, purpose, and growth, offering opportunities for part-time work, career advancement, and support for your professional development.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail