Bakery/Deli Clerk

King Soopers in; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where your passion for food and customer service can shine. In this role, you'll prepare delicious bakery and deli items, ensuring an exceptional experience for every customer. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll help maintain a clean and inviting environment while embracing the company's core values. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with bakery and deli equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Food handlers permit

Tools

Bakery equipment

Slicers

Food processors

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.

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 King Soopers 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 Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper 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 ordered products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise appropriately.
• Check product quality, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and food processors.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to the department manager.
• Understand store layout and locate products as requested by customers.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and advertisements.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries with suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions and providing assistance.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and assist in safety training.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, reporting repairs as needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range: $19.25 - $25.35