BAKERY/DELI CLERK

Kroger; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to create outstanding customer experiences in their bakery/deli department. This role involves preparing food items, providing samples, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and communication skills, along with a willingness to learn. Join a company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items and offer product samples to customers.
• Ensure food safety regulations and maintain a clean environment.
• Monitor inventory and assist in achieving sales goals.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

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:

• Prepare bakery/deli items according to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to ensure customers get what they want and need.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
• Understand the store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Notify management of accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit after employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

About Us

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. We take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create great experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the core.

We value people. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, apply today to join our Kroger family!

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.