Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk in Zanesville, Ohio. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring food quality while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, thrive in high-paced settings, and are passionate about food and customer engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities through training programs

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers effectively and maintain food safety standards.
• Experience working in high-paced environments.
• Handled various kitchen equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and ensure food quality.
• Prepare bakery and deli items according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Time Management

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 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and employees, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for 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 a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick days, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career paths.

For more details, 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 such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Preparing foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients as per recipes.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and products.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing 'sell by' dates.
• Properly using kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Knowing the store layout to assist customers efficiently.
• Staying updated on current and upcoming promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of department products to respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory and stock conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers with logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforcing safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments.
• Managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting and assisting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.