Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create exceptional customer experiences through outstanding service. This role involves maintaining a clean environment, assisting with sales goals, and demonstrating core values of respect and integrity. With a focus on customer satisfaction, you'll engage with customers, prepare food items, and ensure quality standards are met. Join a team that values diversity and provides opportunities for growth and development, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Training programs

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to handle stressful situations are essential.
• Effective communication and basic math knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• 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

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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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 current food handlers 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 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.

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 or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered and in correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Properly package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review 'sell by' dates.
• Use all kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain inventory and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and report needs for repair.
• Report accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.