Bakery/Deli Clerk

Mariano's in; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and communication skills, with a passion for food. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and take advantage of comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement. If you're eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.
• Previous experience in customer service and retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items as per customer requests.
• Ensure food safety and quality by following guidelines.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

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 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 Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

As part of the Kroger family, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. 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, helping you feed your future. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Mariano's family!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or participate in the hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
4. Provide customers with ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
5. Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
6. Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and temperature logs, and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
10. Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
11. Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
12. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
14. Be familiar with store layout to assist customers in locating products.
15. Stay updated on current promotions and advertisements.
16. Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions.
17. Monitor inventory levels and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
18. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
19. Promote trust and respect among team members.
20. Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions and making recommendations.
21. Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
22. Identify unsafe conditions, notify management, and practice preventive maintenance.
23. Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
24. Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
25. Manage conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
26. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
27. Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
28. Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed.
29. This position requires the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $15.25 - $16.35 per hour.