Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kroger as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you will create outstanding customer experiences through service and product assistance. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining a welcoming environment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Grow your career in a supportive and diverse team environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Financial coaching services

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge.
• Prepare and package food items according to safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and support team collaboration.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

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 promote 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 the shared goal to "Feed the Human Spirit." We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues, centered around food.

At our core, people matter. We aim 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 seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility.
• Support through free counseling and financial coaching services.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via 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.
• Informing customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Providing fresh products ordered by customers, ensuring correct portion sizes.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates.
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Staying informed about current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge to answer questions and recommend items.
• Monitoring inventory levels and conditions.
• Maintaining proper temperatures and logs for cases and coolers.
• Fostering trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting accidents promptly.
• Working cooperatively in a high-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.