Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a Bakery/Deli Clerk in La Vergne, TN. In this role, you will create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service, maintain a safe and clean environment, and support department sales goals. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food handling is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts.
• Strong communication skills to assist diverse customers.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers about specials.
• Ensure food safety and product quality.
• Operate bakery equipment and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Bakery equipment

Kitchen equipment

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 quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 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 memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the center.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients for your 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, 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 supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: 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 tenure.
• Support services: free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Role responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens 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.
• Properly using kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understanding store layout to locate products for customers.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge to assist and suggest to customers.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced environments and managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting and assisting customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.