Bakery/Deli Clerk

King Soopers in; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items, offering product samples, and maintaining a clean environment. With flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and customer service. Join a team that values diversity, respect, and integrity, and help feed the human spirit in a supportive workplace that encourages personal and professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential for creating a positive experience.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit is required after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials and provide excellent service.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 established for the department and monitor all established 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 Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

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/or deli specials.
4. Provide customers with ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
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. Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise properly.
10. Check product quality for freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
11. Operate kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots safely.
12. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
14. Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
15. Stay current with ads and promotions.
16. Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions.
17. Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
18. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
19. Create a welcoming environment for customers and promote trust among staff.
20. Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
21. Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report them.
22. Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
23. Report customer or employee accidents.
24. Work cooperatively in high-paced or stressful environments.
25. Manage conflicts non-confrontationally and cooperatively.
26. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
27. Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
28. Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
29. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range: $17.50 - $25.35