Bakery & Deli Clerk — Fresh Prep & Customer Delight

Smith's Food & Drug Centers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's Food & Drug Centers is hiring a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to prepare items per customer requests, offer samples, and inform customers about specials. The role emphasizes correct portioning, product knowledge, and friendly service.

The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, basic math, and the ability to obtain a food handler's permit after hire. You will work in a fast-paced environment ensuring safety and quality across the bakery and deli sections.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of basic math needed for handling transactions and inventory.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using department equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items.
• Inform customers of bakery/deli specials and ensure correct portion sizes.
• Provide fresh products as ordered and maintain proper temperature and packaging.
• Recommend items to meet customer needs and prevent shrink.
• Utilize bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) per guidelines.
• Follow food safety regulations and temperature logs; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise; report discrepancies to management.
• Assist customers in locating products and staying current with ads and promotions.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Food handlers permit

Job description

Smith's Food & Drug Centers is hiring a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to prepare items per customer requests, offer samples, and inform customers about specials. The role emphasizes correct portioning, product knowledge, and friendly service.

The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, basic math, and the ability to obtain a food handler's permit after hire. You will work in a fast-paced environment ensuring safety and quality across the bakery and deli sections.