Bakery & Deli Customer-First Service Associate

Kroger; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience in-store. You will prepare bakery items, assist customers, and maintain safe, clean department areas. You will also handle inventory, follow recipes, and promote specials while upholding Kroger’s core values.

This role emphasizes accuracy, customer interaction, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment. Experience in retail or food service is a plus, with a focus on quality and helpful service.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items per customer requests using bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery/deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products accurate to ordered portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens) per guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients as required by recipes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math basics

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience in-store. You will prepare bakery items, assist customers, and maintain safe, clean department areas. You will also handle inventory, follow recipes, and promote specials while upholding Kroger’s core values.

This role emphasizes accuracy, customer interaction, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment. Experience in retail or food service is a plus, with a focus on quality and helpful service.