Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will prepare food items, maintain a clean environment, and ensure customer satisfaction by offering product recommendations. Join a diverse team passionate about food and community, where you can grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere. This position offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start or advance their careers in retail.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Counseling services

Financial tools

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills required for engaging with customers.
• Effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain a clean environment and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and recommend products.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Education

Food handlers permit

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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.

Responsibilities

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 inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay updated on current, upcoming, seasonal, and promotional ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and stressful environments.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on diverse teams passionate about food and people, with a purpose to feed the human spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

We value people and aim to provide resources for success in work and life. Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, paid time off, counseling, financial tools, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For details, visit our Benefits Page.