Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery chain as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include preparing bakery and deli items, ensuring quality and safety, and assisting customers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities while being part of a diverse team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler’s permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to customer requests.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Bakery/Deli Clerk at Kroger

Join us to apply for the Bakery/Deli Clerk role at Kroger.

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 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 of others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items according to 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 fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens following company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients per recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality, review expiration dates, and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Assist customers in locating products and answer questions about department items.
• Stay current with store promotions and product knowledge.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels, noting discrepancies.
• Follow all food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Support and assist diverse customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Customer service experience
• Bakery or deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and creating positive experiences for our customers and team members. Join us to grow your career and be part of our family!

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible schedules, paid time off, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.