Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include providing product information, maintaining food safety, and ensuring inventory management. This role offers opportunities for growth and benefits, ideal for those who are eager to contribute to a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by assisting customers with their needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the bakery and deli.
• Manage inventory and check product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Conflict Management

Time Management

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 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.

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 purpose to "Feed the Human Spirit." We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life, supporting 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: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support: free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment according to guidelines, including refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes with appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Properly packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Understanding store layout to locate products for customers.
• Staying current with advertisements and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of department products and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, with logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, and notifying management.
• Inspecting equipment and reporting repairs needed.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, sometimes stressful environments.
• Managing conflicts in a reasonable, cooperative manner.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting and assisting customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.