Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Powderly (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you will create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves assisting in sales, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a welcoming environment for customers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Caring and purpose-driven attitude.
• Eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Prepare foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers.

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 established 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 of others.

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 under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work 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 you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth by offering value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position 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:

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and service length.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, please visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Informing customers about bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portions to reduce shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery 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.
• Properly packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understanding store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Staying updated on current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of department products to assist and advise customers.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• 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 customer or employee accidents.
• 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.