Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. You'll assist in maintaining a clean environment, support sales goals, and ensure food safety while engaging positively with customers. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits await you in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers about specials.
• Operate bakery equipment and maintain food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure product quality.

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 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, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to innovation and creating memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life, supporting your growth and potential. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your opportunities are limitless.

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 offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial support, with access to:

• Healthcare coverage, including 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.
• Support services such as free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products as ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• 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, steamers, and robots.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understand store layout to locate products for customers.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and seasonal ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist customers with questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory levels and conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Foster trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and engaging positively.
• Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and report repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Manage conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform all essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.