Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, offering exceptional customer service and maintaining quality food standards. This role includes preparing bakery and deli products, assisting customers, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the food department. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and helping others, with opportunities for growth within a leading grocery chain.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Valuable associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading training programs

Qualifications

• Caring and purpose-driven.
• Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package bakery/deli items as per guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service and product recommendations.
• Follow food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.

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 one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger family!

Benefits:

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 industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 they have ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality for freshness, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.