Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Texas. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, managing food preparation, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates are team-oriented with a passion for food. Join Kroger to be part of a dynamic team that values growth and integrity.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offering product samples and assisting customers with new items.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Adhering to food safety and handling procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Time management

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, united by one purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continually innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to craft 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 limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Extensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support: free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more info about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh products ordered by customers with accurate portions to minimize shrink.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment properly, including refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens, per company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients following recipes with appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Using kitchen equipment safely, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to the manager.
• Knowing the store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with ads, promotions, and seasonal items.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer questions with suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintaining proper temperatures in cases and coolers, logging temperatures.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers by answering product questions and ensuring they feel valued.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, and reporting them.
• Inspecting equipment for preventive maintenance and reporting repairs.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help to resolve issues.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.