Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger in Hinesville is seeking a dedicated Bakery/Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean and safe environment. This role involves assisting customers, preparing food, and supporting the team in achieving sales goals, while promoting safety and integrity.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to offer exceptional service and maintain a clean environment.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide samples and inform customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Prepare and ensure product quality.
• Operate bakery equipment and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

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 a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, 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 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 Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave, based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, from food to travel and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Provide fresh products as ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Operate bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens following company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take necessary actions.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to management.
• Understand store layout to assist customers effectively.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintain knowledge of department products and respond to customer inquiries and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory levels and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions and making them feel valued.
• Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety protocols, identify unsafe conditions, and report to management.
• Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance and report repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.