Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk where you'll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, preparing fresh food items, and ensuring a safe working environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and career development within a respected company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible full- and part-time schedules

Free counseling and financial coaching

Associate discounts on food and more

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Training and career pathways opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus required.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Prepare and package food items safely.
• Monitor stock and product freshness.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

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 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 under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with a common purpose: 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 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 role or a new career, 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 physical, emotional, and financial resources:

• Wide healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or union plans.
• Flexible full- and part-time schedules with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Free counseling and confidential financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, tech, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement via our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training and diverse career pathways.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page!

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh products ordered by customers, ensuring correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending products to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment like refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens safely and according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Knowing the store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Staying updated on current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer inquiries.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions.
• Ensuring proper storage temperatures and maintaining logs.
• Fostering a respectful, welcoming environment for customers and staff.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures, reporting hazards or accidents.
• Inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.