Bakery & Deli Specialist - Fresh, Friendly Service

Kroger; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to provide exceptional customer service and prepare bakery items per customer orders. You will handle samples, explain specials, and ensure products are fresh and correctly portioned while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Join a team that emphasizes respect, integrity, and teamwork, and help create an inviting store experience for every customer. Ability to operate bakery equipment and follow temperature logs is required.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Strong communication abilities for teamwork and with customers.
• Basic math skills for transactions and portioning.
• Ability to obtain a food handler permit after hire.

Responsibilities

• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) prepares items per customer requests using bakery equipment.
• Offer samples and inform customers about bakery/deli specials to drive sales.
• Ensure correct portions and fresh products per order to prevent shrink.
• Inspect temperatures, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise; report discrepancies to management.
• Assist customers, respond to questions, and maintain a welcoming store environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Ability to obtain food handlers permit

Job description

Kroger in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to provide exceptional customer service and prepare bakery items per customer orders. You will handle samples, explain specials, and ensure products are fresh and correctly portioned while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Join a team that emphasizes respect, integrity, and teamwork, and help create an inviting store experience for every customer. Ability to operate bakery equipment and follow temperature logs is required.