Bakery/Deli Clerk

Food 4 Less in; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service. In this role, you will create a welcoming environment for customers while assisting in the bakery and deli departments. Your responsibilities will include preparing items, maintaining quality standards, and encouraging associates to deliver excellent service. This position offers a fresh opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and teamwork. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Emotional support

Financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and effective communication are essential.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to encourage customer return.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

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

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 Food 4 Less family!

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

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, paid time off, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit once employed

Responsibilities:

• 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 standards.
• Encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes.
• Recommend items to customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols.
• Maintain inventory, label, and stock merchandise.
• Ensure proper product temperatures and quality.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and store layout.
• Respond to customer questions and make product suggestions.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a welcoming environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report issues.
• Ensure safety and report accidents or illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.