Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, offering product samples, and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Join our team and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Maintain inventory and ensure product freshness.
• Prepare foods following strict guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

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 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 more than 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 the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive 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 seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh products as ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking necessary actions.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management of department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying current with advertisements and promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory levels and noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced, stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.