Bakery/Deli Clerk

Fred Meyer; Wood Village (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values customer experience and teamwork. This role focuses on delivering exceptional service while maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will assist in meeting sales goals and ensuring product quality, all while embracing a culture of respect and integrity. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about food and service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery or deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer questions.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

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 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.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. 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 you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

Minimum position qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit upon employment

Desired previous experience:

• Customer service
• Bakery or Deli experience
• Retail experience

Essential job functions:

• Prepare bakery or deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to customers.
• Inform customers of specials.
• Provide fresh, correctly portioned products to prevent shrink.
• Recommend items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment according to guidelines.
• Follow food safety and temperature logs.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality and freshness.
• Properly use kitchen equipment.
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to management.
• Know store layout and assist customers in locating products.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs.
• Report accidents promptly.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced environments.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.