Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a clean environment in their Monticello location. Responsibilities include preparing food products, assisting customers in discovering new items, and ensuring top-quality service aligned with Kroger's core values of respect and integrity. Join a company that values growth and offers robust benefits for career advancement.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling or preparation preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by offering samples and informing about specials.
• Prepare and package bakery and deli products according to standards.
• Maintain inventory and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

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:

• 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!

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Informing customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Using all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to food safety standards and recipes.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Properly packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understanding store layout to locate products for customers.
• Staying current with store ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperature controls and logs are maintained.
• 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 high-paced environments.
• Managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance as needed.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.