Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining a clean and safe environment. You'll assist in achieving sales goals and ensure product quality, all while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal for those passionate about food and community, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health coverage options

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Emotional and financial support programs

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

Food handlers permit

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Job Description

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

Essential Job Functions:

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery 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 and correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food safety logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients per recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Properly use kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance and logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety and safety procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions and notify management.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Report accidents involving customers or employees.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced environments.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience (helpful)
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 140 stores across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

As part of Kroger, we take pride in diverse teams united by a passion for food and people, with a purpose to feed the human spirit. We aim to create amazing experiences for customers and communities, with food at the core.

We value people and strive to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. If you’re caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, apply today to join our Smith’s family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Health coverage options (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions)
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off
• Emotional and financial support programs
• Associate discounts on various purchases
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities through training and career pathways