Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create extraordinary customer experiences through impeccable service in Ohio. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales goals while ensuring a safe, clean environment that keeps customers coming back. This role supports personal growth opportunities with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is beneficial.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Offering product samples and informing customers about specials.
• Ensuring freshness and correct portion sizes of bakery/deli products.
• Adhering to food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 a tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 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. 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 eager 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:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick pay.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommending deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods per temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understanding store layout and locating products for customers.
• Staying current with ads and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer questions.
• Monitoring inventory and stocking conditions.
• Maintaining proper temperatures and logs for cases and coolers.
• Fostering trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Managing conflicts constructively.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.