Bakery/Deli Clerk

Food 4 Less; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. As part of a diverse team, you will contribute to a welcoming environment and ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, with comprehensive benefits that support your well-being. If you are passionate about food and people, this is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Apply today and become part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Flexible schedules with paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Industry-leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items and offer samples to customers.
• Maintain food safety procedures and monitor inventory.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 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.

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving Food 4 Less customers in over 100 stores across California and the Midwest.

As part of the Kroger family, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

We value people and aim to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. We support your growth and potential—if you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your possibilities are endless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Food 4 Less family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being include:

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions) through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• 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 info, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
2. Offer samples to help customers discover new products.
3. Inform customers of specials.
4. Provide fresh products as ordered, maintaining portion accuracy to prevent shrinkage.
5. Recommend products to customers.
6. Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and cooking procedures.
8. Measure and prepare ingredients.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients.
10. Check product quality and expiry dates.
11. Use kitchen equipment properly.
12. Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies to management.
14. Know store layout and locate products for customers.
15. Stay updated on ads and promotions.
16. Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries.
17. Monitor inventory and stock conditions.
18. Maintain proper temperatures and logs.
19. Create a welcoming environment for customers.
20. Adhere to food safety and safety procedures.
21. Report unsafe conditions and accidents.
22. Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs.
23. Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
24. Manage conflicts professionally.
25. Act with honesty and integrity.
26. Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
27. Support minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors.
28. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.