Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where your passion for customer service and food can shine. This role offers the opportunity to create memorable experiences for customers while ensuring a clean and safe environment. You will assist in achieving sales goals and embrace a culture of respect, honesty, and integrity. With a commitment to your growth, the company provides comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and training programs to help you thrive. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and promotes a positive atmosphere, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities

Training programs

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is essential for creating an outstanding experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a clean environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customer return.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bakery equipment

Kitchen utensils

Computerized scale

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 one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, 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 help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions.
• Maintain inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and providing assistance.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs and notify management of unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Display a positive attitude and practice preventive maintenance.
• Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activities.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.