Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bakery/Deli Clerk to join their team in a vibrant environment. This role focuses on creating exceptional customer experiences by preparing delicious bakery and deli items, ensuring food safety, and promoting trust among staff and customers alike. You will play a pivotal role in reaching sales goals while maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this opportunity offers a chance to grow and thrive in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Training opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain food safety and temperature logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

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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

• Prepare bakery and deli items per 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 portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature logs, and prepare foods according to instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Label, stock, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain store layout knowledge and assist customers in locating products.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and product knowledge.
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and maintain temperature logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and promote trust among staff.
• Adhere to all food safety and safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, managing conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity, following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit upon employment

Preferred Experience

• Customer service experience
• Bakery or deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, training, and career growth opportunities. Qualified applications will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws. For accommodations during the application process, contact 844-849-7136 or management at the location.