Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Covington is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. The role involves food preparation, inventory management, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Join this dynamic team to grow your career and enjoy diverse benefits for your well-being.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures is important.
• Ability to follow safety regulations in a food environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers about specials.
• Ensure correct portion sizes and prevent food shrinkage.
• Monitor product quality and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Food preparation

Inventory 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 and monitor all 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.

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, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people to feed the human spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. 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 you're seeking a part-time position 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:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on purchases, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following safety and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise properly.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate action.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Stock, label, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understand store layout to locate products efficiently.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions with suggestions.
• Monitor inventory levels and conditions.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance and logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Support a cooperative, high-paced work environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally and ethically.
• Follow all directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.