Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Bakery/Deli Clerk, where you will create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include preparing bakery items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Healthcare

Paid time off

Discounts

Education assistance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a food handler permit after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Job description

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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 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.

Responsibilities

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 deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to meet their needs.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review 'sell by' dates, taking appropriate actions.
• Properly use kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

About Us

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. We serve customers in over 115 stores across Colorado and Wyoming. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and community engagement, with a focus on food and people.

We value our associates and offer a range of benefits to support their well-being, including healthcare, paid time off, discounts, education assistance, and career growth opportunities.

If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, apply today to join our King Soopers family!