Bakery/Deli Clerk

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

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Jonesboro, GA. This role involves offering excellent customer service, preparing foods, and maintaining a safe food environment. Ideal candidates should be passionate about food, customer-driven, and eager to contribute to a caring workplace culture.

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts

Opportunities for growth and training

Qualifications

• Caring and purpose-driven individual.
• Eager to learn and grow.
• Ability to handle food safely and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service by assisting with product selection.
• Using kitchen equipment according to safety and operational guidelines.
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring product freshness.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

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 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.

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 pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with the purpose to Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create amazing 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 succeed 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 you're 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:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with ordered products and correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items based on customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing sell-by dates.
• Using kitchen equipment properly.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Knowing store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperature controls and logs.
• Fostering trust and respect among staff.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting issues.
• Reporting accidents promptly.
• Working cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing conflicts constructively.
• Handling customer and business information with integrity.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting vulnerable populations, including minors, persons with special needs, and seniors.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.