Bakery/Deli Clerk

Foods Co.; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role offers you the opportunity to establish a welcoming environment, assist in reaching sales goals, and ensure quality assurance standards are met. With a strong commitment to innovation and community, you will be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity. If you are caring and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler permit.
• Customer service experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items as per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers.
• Maintain store layout knowledge and product placement.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

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 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.

About Foods Co. and Kroger

Based in Northern California, Foods Co. merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers across 20 stores in Northern California. As part of Kroger, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to innovation and creating positive experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the heart of it all.

Our Values and Opportunities

People matter here. We provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we invite you to apply and join our Foods Co. family!

Benefits

From us, you'll receive comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Support services: counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
• Growth opportunities through training and diverse career paths.

For more, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit

Preferred Experience

• Customer service experience
• Bakery or Deli experience
• Retail experience

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare bakery/deli items as per customer requests using proper equipment.
2. Offer product samples to customers.
3. Inform customers of specials.
4. Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers.
5. Recommend products to customers.
6. Use bakery equipment following safety and quality guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and temperature protocols.
8. Measure, prepare, and package ingredients.
9. Check product quality and freshness.
10. Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
11. Report discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
12. Maintain store layout knowledge and product placement.
13. Stay current with advertising and product knowledge.
14. Ensure proper storage temperatures and logs.
15. Create a welcoming environment for customers.
16. Adhere to food safety and safety procedures.
17. Report safety issues and accidents.
18. Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
19. Manage conflicts professionally.
20. Act with honesty and integrity.
21. Follow directions and seek help when needed.
22. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
23. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.