Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and quality product offerings. In this role, you'll assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment, meet customer needs, and support department goals while demonstrating core values.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Offering product samples and informing customers of specials.
• Preparing and packaging bakery products.
• Adhering to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than 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 take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. 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 to 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 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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking appropriate action.
• Properly using kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Knowing the store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Managing conflicts effectively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance as needed.
• Supporting and assisting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.