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.
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, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to innovation and creating memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.
We value people. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with the care and resources you need. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.
Whether you're looking for a part-time role or a new career, we have an 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, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and tenure.
- Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Associate discounts on various products and services.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
- Opportunities for growth via extensive training and diverse career pathways.
For more information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
- Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to guidelines.
- Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
- Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes, using appropriate utensils and equipment.
- Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
- Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
- Properly operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
- Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
- Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to management.
- Be familiar with store layout to locate products for customers.
- Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
- Maintain knowledge of products and assist customers with questions and suggestions.
- Monitor inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
- Foster trust and respect among team members.
- Create a welcoming environment for customers, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report them.
- Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
- Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
- Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
- Manage conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
- Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Follow directions and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
- Support and assist customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.