Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role includes preparing fresh products, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the department manager in achieving sales goals. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Offer product samples to customers.
• Prepare and package bakery items.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bakery Equipment

Kitchen Utensils

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 more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Informing customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Properly preparing, packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality to ensure freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Properly using kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and robots.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understanding the store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with store ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products sold within the department and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining temperature logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among associates.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions about products.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety programs, complying with safety procedures, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and inspecting equipment, reporting repairs.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Managing conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Supporting and assisting customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.