Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Poplar Bluff, MO, to enhance customer experiences through service and product knowledge. The role includes preparing food, maintaining quality, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere while promoting team values and safety standards.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.

Flexible scheduling with paid time off.

Emotional and financial support via free counseling and coaching.

Associate discounts on various products and services.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.

Opportunities for training and diverse career paths.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a commitment to customer service and safety.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Support customers, including diverse groups and those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers about specials.
• Ensure freshness and quality of products while following safety standards.
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment for customers.

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 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 across 35 states, operating 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 continuously 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 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, 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, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Job Responsibilities:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment following company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to recipes and safety standards.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients accurately.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Assist customers in locating products and respond to inquiries.
• Stay updated on store promotions and product knowledge.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature controls and logs.
• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Follow food safety and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Notify management of accidents or safety concerns.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts appropriately.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed.
• Support and assist diverse customer groups, including minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.