Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. You'll assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment while helping the department achieve sales goals. This role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain food safety standards.
• Experience in using bakery and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Prepare and package food items while adhering to safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper storage temperatures.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Kitchen Equipment

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 small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, all with 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. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value, care, and opportunities to learn. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

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

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in 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 various purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via extensive training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality, reviewing expiry dates, and taking appropriate action.
• Properly using kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer inquiries.
• Monitoring inventory levels and conditions.
• Ensuring proper storage temperatures and logging them.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting accidents involving customers or employees.
• Working cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding sensitive information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.