Bakery & Deli Specialist — Fresh, Customer-First Service

Kroger-54356a7; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is hiring a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) in Charlottesville, VA. The role focuses on preparing bakery items to customer specifications, offering samples, and promoting store specials.

You will ensure freshness, proper portioning, and accurate labeling while using bakery equipment safely. The position requires strong customer service, clear communication, basic math skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills; able to engage with shoppers.
• Effective communication with customers and teammates.
• Knowledge of basic math for handling cash and measurements.
• Ability to obtain a current food handler permit after employment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and prepare bakery items per requests using bakery equipment.
• Offer samples and inform customers about specials.
• Maintain freshness and correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery/deli items to meet customer needs.
• Operate equipment safely (refrigerators, slicers, ovens) per guidelines.
• Prepare, label, package, and inventory ingredients and products.
• Monitor temperature logs and ensure proper case temperatures.
• Keep store layout and product knowledge up to date for customer inquiries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handler permit

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Kroger is hiring a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) in Charlottesville, VA. The role focuses on preparing bakery items to customer specifications, offering samples, and promoting store specials.

You will ensure freshness, proper portioning, and accurate labeling while using bakery equipment safely. The position requires strong customer service, clear communication, basic math skills, and the ability to work under pressure.