Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include preparing bakery and deli items, informing customers of specials, and maintaining food safety standards. Kroger values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal workplace for those eager to grow and succeed.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products in the correct portion size to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens following company guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature logs, and prepare foods according to cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products properly.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
• Maintain knowledge of product inventory and store layout to assist customers effectively.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Manage conflicts professionally and act with honesty and integrity.
• Support and assist customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

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
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. We serve customers in 22 stores across the state. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and employees. We value caring, purpose-driven individuals eager to grow and succeed with us.

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger family offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.