Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk where you will provide outstanding customer service, maintain product quality, and support operational goals. This role is suited for individuals eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and offers a range of benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Understanding of food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples to customers and inform them of specials.
• Ensure freshness and quality of bakery and deli items.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Tools

Bakery 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 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 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 innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients for 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 unlimited.

Whether you're 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:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training 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.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh products ordered by customers, ensuring correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, slicers, ovens, etc.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies to the manager.
• 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 temperature controls and logs.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting issues.
• Reporting accidents and unsafe conditions.
• Working cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.