Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; San Buenaventura (Ventura) (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. As a Grocery Clerk in the Bakery/Deli, you will prepare delicious items, engage with customers, and ensure a safe and clean environment. This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive atmosphere, with opportunities for career growth and training. Embrace a culture that values diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact on the community. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, flexible schedules, and discounts, all while contributing to a team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a current food handler's permit upon employment.
• Experience in bakery or deli is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Monitor inventory and ensure product quality for freshness.
• Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Customer Service

Food Safety Regulations

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Refrigerators

Slicers

Ovens

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:

1. Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
2. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
3. Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
4. Provide customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
5. Recommend deli or bakery items to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
7. Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
8. Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise properly.
10. Check product quality for freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
11. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
12. Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to the manager.
13. Understand store layout to locate products when requested.
14. Stay updated on current, upcoming, seasonal, and special ads.
15. Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions or suggestions.
16. Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
17. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
18. Promote trust and respect among team members.
19. Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions about products.
20. Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines.
21. Reinforce safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
22. Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
23. Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
24. Work cooperatively in a high-paced, stressful environment.
25. Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
26. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
27. Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
28. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
29. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful

About Us

Based in California, Ralph’s merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.

As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity and creating positive experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the core.

We value people and aim to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and a supportive work environment.

Locations: 1776 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003, US

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at 844-849-7136 or management at the location.

What you’ll receive from us:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career growth through training and diverse pathways.