Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Mount Gilead (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Deli Clerk and create an outstanding customer experience while ensuring quality food service. Embrace a supportive environment that values growth, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities for career advancement and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and customer interactions preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and product handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Operate bakery equipment and prepare food according to guidelines.
• Ensure food safety compliance and maintain workstation cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Communication

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 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 over 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 continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim 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 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:

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

For more information, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate bakery equipment like refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take necessary actions.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understand store layout and assist customers in locating products.
• Stay updated with current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Foster trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report them.
• Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts constructively and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity concerning customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.