Bakery/Deli Clerk

Fred Meyer; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grocery Clerk for its Bakery/Deli department. This role focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while ensuring a safe and clean environment. You'll assist in reaching sales goals and maintaining quality standards, all while embracing the company's core values. Join a diverse team passionate about food and people, with opportunities for growth and development. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support through counseling

Associate discounts on various purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.
• Experience in bakery or deli is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs for food safety.
• Assist customers and respond to inquiries about products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 all quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with the purpose to Feed the Human Spirit.

We value people and strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career, we invite you to apply and join our Fred Meyer family.

What You'll Receive:

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

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more information, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to prevent shrink.
• Recommend items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Follow food safety, temperature logs, and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality and review 'sell by' dates.
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs.
• Promote trust and respect among staff.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to safety and food regulations, report hazards or accidents.
• Manage inventory and stock levels.
• Assist customers and respond to inquiries about products.
• Maintain knowledge of department products and promotions.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, managing conflict professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity in all interactions.
• Support diverse customer needs, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.