Bakery Journeyman: Craft Fresh Delights & Service

Kroger Family of Companies; Glendale (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Glendale, CO is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service, bake items to order, stock and label inventory, and maintain a safe, clean bakery environment. You will answer questions, offer samples, and promote bakery specials to drive sales.

The role emphasizes accuracy, great communication, and adherence to food safety, with opportunities to learn bakery operations and support the department during peak times.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Bakery experience is desirable.
• Retail experience is desirable.
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment welcoming and helpful to customers by answering questions.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide fresh products and correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment per company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, mix and prepare ingredients per recipe with appropriate utensils.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and review sell-by dates.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Maintain a positive attitude and assist customers as needed.
• Know the store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and note discrepancies.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and keep temperature logs.
• Support safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and report items needing repair.
• Notify management of accidents and safety risks.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Math skills

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Glendale, CO is seeking a Bakery Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service, bake items to order, stock and label inventory, and maintain a safe, clean bakery environment. You will answer questions, offer samples, and promote bakery specials to drive sales.

The role emphasizes accuracy, great communication, and adherence to food safety, with opportunities to learn bakery operations and support the department during peak times.