Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Grocery Clerk in the Bakery/Deli department where you will create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery items, offering product samples, and ensuring food safety while adhering to company values and safety regulations.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.

Flexible scheduling and paid time off.

Emotional and financial support programs.

Associate discounts on various products.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.

Opportunities for growth via training programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests.
• Operate bakery equipment following guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Job description

Job Description for Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli)

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 quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy, encouraging associates to deliver excellent service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Our history began over a century ago in Cincinnati with a small grocery store. Today, we're the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a shared passion for food and people, aiming to Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

At Kroger, people matter. We strive 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 limitless.

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

What You'll Receive:

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions via company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various products.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Bakery or Deli experience (helpful)
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to customers.
• Inform customers of specials.
• Provide fresh products ordered with correct portions.
• Recommend items to customers.
• Operate bakery equipment following guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols.
• Measure and prepare ingredients.
• Package, label, and inventory products.
• Check product quality and freshness.
• Use equipment like refrigerators, slicers, ovens, etc.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels.
• Report discrepancies and maintain store layout knowledge.
• Stay informed about promotions and product knowledge.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to safety regulations and practices.
• Report accidents and equipment issues.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity.
• Support customers, including minors and individuals with special needs.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.