Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Milwaukee. You'll create outstanding customer experiences and maintain quality standards while preparing and serving bakery and deli items. This role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to food safety regulations.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Monitor inventory conditions and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective communication

Basic math

Education

Food handlers permit

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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 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and review 'sell by' dates.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stove, scale, fryer, steamer, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to management.
• Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory conditions and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after hiring

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

About Us

Based in Wisconsin, Pick ‘N Save merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. We serve customers in 89 stores across the state. As part of Kroger, we value diversity and innovation, aiming to create great experiences for customers and communities with food at the center.

We prioritize our people, providing opportunities for growth, value, and care. Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, apply today to join our Pick ‘N Save family.

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

What You’ll Receive From Us

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.