Bakery Specialist: Fresh Picks & Customer Delight

Kroger; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Bakery Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience in a safe, clean environment. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales goals and promote Customer 1st strategy while upholding Kroger's core values.

The role involves preparing bakery items, offering samples, recommending products, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Prior bakery or retail experience is helpful, with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Knowledge of basic math for transactions.
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Bakery Clerk will prepare items per customer requests using bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions.
• Recommend bakery items to meet customer needs.
• Use bakery equipment (refrigerators, ovens, scales) per guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures and follow cooking/baking instructions.
• Label and inventory department merchandise.
• Maintain product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handlers permit

Job description

Kroger in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Bakery Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience in a safe, clean environment. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales goals and promote Customer 1st strategy while upholding Kroger's core values.

The role involves preparing bakery items, offering samples, recommending products, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Prior bakery or retail experience is helpful, with strong customer service and communication skills.