DELI-BAKERY/CLERK

Pick 'n Save in; Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Deli-Bakery Clerk to provide exceptional customer service and maintain a clean environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, assisting customers, and ensuring product quality. This role offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with deli/bakery requests and provide excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the deli/bakery area.
• Prepare and package food items according to company standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Job description

DELI-BAKERY/CLERK (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Desired Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer inquiries and suggestions.
• Slice deli meats and cheeses to customer requests using proper deli equipment.
• Prepare deli/bakery/bistro items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products for which they inquire about. Inform customers of deli/bakery/bistro specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend deli/bakery/bistro items to ensure customers get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in deli/bakery/bistro such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare food to company standards.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
• Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe, and all other equipment within the department.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report safety risks or issues, including illegal activity such as robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.