Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Grocery Clerk in a vibrant environment where customer satisfaction is paramount. Your role will involve preparing fresh bakery items, assisting customers with product inquiries, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced setting, promoting teamwork and respect among colleagues. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company provides comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for customers, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Counseling Services

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math and ability to obtain a food handler's permit.
• Experience in bakery or deli is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Provide fresh products and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Conflict Management

Education

Food Handler's Permit

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:

1. Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
4. Provide customers with fresh products ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
5. Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure satisfaction.
6. Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
7. Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
10. Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take necessary actions.
11. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
12. Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
13. Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
14. Stay updated on current, future, seasonal, and special ads.
15. Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
16. Monitor inventory/stocking conditions and report discrepancies.
17. Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, and keep logs.
18. Promote trust and respect among team members.
19. Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products.
20. Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
21. Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
22. Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs needed.
23. Report customer or employee accidents.
24. Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
25. Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
26. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
27. Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
28. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
29. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful

Job Info

• Job Identification 119017
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 04/30/2025, 10:44 AM

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

We’ve grown from a small Cincinnati grocery store to the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. We’re committed to creating amazing experiences for customers, communities, and team members, with food at the heart of it all. We value diversity and aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we invite you to apply and join our Kroger family!