Bakery/Deli Clerk

City Market in; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where your passion for food and people can shine! In this role, you'll create outstanding customer experiences by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean environment. With a focus on teamwork and a commitment to quality, you'll help meet sales goals while embracing the company's core values of respect and integrity. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth in a supportive atmosphere. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Inform customers of bakery specials and provide fresh products.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bakery equipment

Kitchen utensils

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.

Based in Colorado, City Market merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving City Market customers in 34 stores throughout Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our City Market family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
4. Provide customers with fresh products they ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
5. Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
6. Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
7. Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using kitchen utensils and equipment.
9. Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
10. Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
11. Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
12. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
14. Understand store layout and locate products upon request.
15. Stay current with ads and promotions.
16. Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
17. Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
18. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
19. Promote trust and respect among staff.
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 notify management.
23. Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
24. Report customer or employee accidents.
25. Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
26. Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
27. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
28. Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
29. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
30. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $20.25 - $25.30