Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. You'll assist in maintaining a clean environment and help achieve sales goals while adhering to food safety regulations. This role offers flexible scheduling and various benefits to support your well-being and growth.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Offering product samples to customers.
• Preparing and packaging bakery items.
• Maintaining inventory and stocking conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

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.

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!

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 ordered and ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Using all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients using various utensils and equipment.
• Properly preparing, packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality, reviewing "sell by" dates, and taking appropriate action.
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understanding the store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining temperature logs.
• Fostering trust and respect among associates.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and providing assistance.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, and notifying management.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and notifying management of equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Managing conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.