Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery company as a Bakery/Deli Clerk and create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. In this role, you will assist in maintaining a clean environment, ensure product quality, and support sales goals while embracing company values. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, your potential is limitless at Kroger.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling options

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on various purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles is beneficial.
• Knowledge of food safety protocols is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples to enhance customer discovery.
• Ensure product quality and freshness while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Inventory 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 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with one purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

Here, people matter. We strive 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 seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial resources. We help you thrive, with access to:

• Affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles, with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Support through free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Discounts on purchases including 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 pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please 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 fresh products ordered by customers, ensuring correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking appropriate action.
• Properly operating kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering or shipping.
• Knowing the store layout to locate products for customers.
• Staying current with advertisements and promotions.
• Maintaining product knowledge and responding to customer inquiries with suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory levels and conditions.
• Maintaining proper temperatures and logs for cases and coolers.
• Promoting trust and respect among staff.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, and equipment needs.
• Working cooperatively in a fast-paced environment, managing conflicts professionally, and acting with honesty and integrity.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.