Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll enhance customer experiences by providing exceptional service and maintaining food quality standards. This role involves preparing products, adhering to safety regulations, and creating an inviting atmosphere for customers. At Kroger, we value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible scheduling and tuition reimbursement, to support your career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000

Employee Assistance Programs

Associate discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage conflicts.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Offering product samples and informing customers about specials.
• Preparing and labeling fresh products and adhering to safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean environment and managing inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 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 our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

We value our people, providing the ingredients for success both at work and in life. We support your growth with the resources and care you need to thrive. Whether you're seeking a part-time role 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:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles, with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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 via 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 bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, slicers, ovens, etc.
• Maintaining inventory and addressing discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperature controls and logs.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers and maintaining store layout knowledge.
• Staying informed on current and upcoming promotions and product knowledge.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures, reporting hazards or accidents.
• Maintaining equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts appropriately.
• Acting with honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed.

Note: Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.