Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences and ensure food safety. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Prepare foods and package ingredients as per guidelines.
• Maintain product quality and adhere to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Bakery Equipment

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 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 in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people to feed the human spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support 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 to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Responsibilities:

• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered, ensuring correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Check product quality, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Operate kitchen equipment properly.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay informed about current, upcoming, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer questions with suggestions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Foster trust and respect among team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions and making them feel valued.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• 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 help to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.