Bakery & Deli Specialist: Fresh Service & Customer-First

The Kroger Co.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Decatur, AL is seeking a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to create outstanding customer experiences by preparing items per customer requests, offering samples, and keeping bakery displays fresh and accurately labeled.

You will operate bakery equipment safely, follow temperature logs, assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality goals, and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity and safety for all customers and associates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery/deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes.
• Recommend deli/bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment safely and according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to questions.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handler permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Decatur, AL is seeking a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) to create outstanding customer experiences by preparing items per customer requests, offering samples, and keeping bakery displays fresh and accurately labeled.

You will operate bakery equipment safely, follow temperature logs, assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality goals, and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity and safety for all customers and associates.