Bakery/Deli Clerk

Jay C Stores in; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where your passion for food and exceptional customer service will shine. In this role, you will create memorable experiences for customers by preparing delicious bakery and deli items, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity to grow within the industry. If you're eager to learn and dedicated to providing outstanding service, your potential is limitless in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential for this role.
• Basic math knowledge is required for accurate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bakery equipment

Food safety logs

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.

Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. We proudly serve Jay C customers in 22 stores throughout the state.

As part of the Kroger family, we bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and associates, with food at the core.

People matter here. We provide the ingredients for you to craft your own success story 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 seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Jay C family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support: free counseling and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, tech, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
4. Provide customers with ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
5. Recommend bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
6. Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and temperature logs, and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
10. Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
11. Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
12. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
14. Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
15. Stay updated on current, upcoming, seasonal, and promotional ads.
16. Maintain knowledge of department products to answer questions and suggest items.
17. Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
18. Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
19. Promote trust and respect among team members.
20. Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and providing assistance.
21. Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
22. Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report them.
23. Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
24. Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
25. Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
26. Manage conflicts in a reasonable and cooperative manner.
27. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
28. Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
29. Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
30. Perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.