Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create an exceptional customer experience through outstanding service and product knowledge. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, diversity, and making a positive impact in the community while receiving benefits that support your work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Discounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in high-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in bakery and deli sections.
• Prepare food and manage inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Kitchen Equipment

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. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

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:

• 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 have ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to customers.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipes.
• Properly preparing, packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and reviewing "sell by" dates.
• Using kitchen equipment properly.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understanding store layout and assisting customers in locating products.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and answering customer questions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperatures and maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among associates.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and inspecting equipment.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Managing conflict professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.