Bakery/Deli Clerk

Quality Food Centers; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and fosters a supportive environment. As a vital part of the team, you'll create memorable customer experiences while ensuring food safety and quality. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic setting. With a focus on teamwork and community, you'll be encouraged to embrace your potential and contribute to a culture of respect and integrity. If you're passionate about service and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities through training

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential for creating a positive experience.
• Effective communication is key to assisting customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain inventory and temperature logs to ensure food safety.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers and assist with inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 and monitor quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving QFC customers in 59 stores across Washington and Oregon.

As part of Kroger, we bring diverse teams together with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

People matter here. We provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value, care, and opportunities. 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 QFC family!

What you'll receive from us:

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities through training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
2. Offer product samples to customers.
3. Inform customers of specials.
4. Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to customers.
5. Recommend items to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
7. Follow food safety and temperature logs.
8. Measure and prepare ingredients accurately.
9. Package, label, and inventory ingredients.
10. Check product quality and freshness.
11. Operate kitchen equipment safely.
12. Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
13. Report discrepancies to management.
14. Locate products and respond to customer inquiries.
15. Stay current with store ads and product knowledge.
16. Maintain inventory and temperature logs.
17. Create a welcoming environment for customers.
18. Adhere to food safety regulations.
19. Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
20. Inspect equipment and report repairs.
21. Notify management of accidents.
22. Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
23. Manage conflict and act with integrity.
24. Follow directions and resolve issues effectively.
25. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors.
26. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.