Bakery/Deli Clerk

Quality Food Centers; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and create outstanding customer experiences. This role focuses on providing exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customer loyalty. With a commitment to personal growth and development, the company offers numerous benefits, including flexible schedules and comprehensive healthcare options. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a supportive environment where your potential is unlimited.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare options

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit after hire.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain food safety and temperature logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

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 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.

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon.

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 continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. We aim 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 you're looking for a part-time role or a new career, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our QFC family!

What you'll receive:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Extensive healthcare options: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities through training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit after hire

Preferred Experience:

• Customer Service
• Bakery or Deli experience
• 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, correctly portioned products to prevent shrinkage.
5. Recommend items to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Use bakery equipment following guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and temperature logs.
8. Accurately measure and prepare ingredients.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
10. Check product quality and freshness.
11. Use kitchen equipment properly.
12. Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies in ordering/shipping.
14. Know store layout and assist customers in locating products.
15. Stay updated on ads and promotions.
16. Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries.
17. Monitor inventory and stocking conditions.
18. Ensure proper temperature maintenance and logs.
19. Foster trust and respect among staff.
20. Create a welcoming environment for customers.
21. Comply with food safety and safety procedures.
22. Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
23. Support safety and maintenance protocols.
24. Report accidents.
25. Work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
26. Manage conflicts professionally.
27. Act with honesty and integrity.
28. Follow instructions and seek help when needed.
29. Support and assist vulnerable populations.
30. Perform essential functions with or without accommodations.