Bakery / Deli Clerk

Smith's Food and Drug; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Grocery Clerk in Bakery/Deli, where you will provide exceptional customer service and prepare fresh products. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math required.
• Ability to obtain food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using bakery equipment.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Maintain food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Basic Math

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Job description

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 Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998.

Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, 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 Smith's 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 so much 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:

• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handler's permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery / Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness.
• Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate actions.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.