Deli & Bakery Department Lead: Elevate Service & Results

Kroger; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger, in Granby, CO, seeks a deli/bakery associate dedicated to exceptional customer service and food safety. You’ll train staff, manage scheduling, and help drive department performance while ensuring accurate product prep and promotions alignment.

Responsibilities include inventory, budgeting support, and maintaining a welcoming environment for customers. Part of a large, values-driven organization with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Retail/Deli/Bakery experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, company guidelines, food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding specials and products sold within the department/store.
• Prepare deli/bakery items per customer requests and slice deli meats and cheeses to customers' requesting using proper equipment according to company guidelines.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Provide customers the fresh products they order and correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Inform and educate department associates on promotions and seasonal ads.
• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget and cost control.
• Schedule price changes and manage signage.
• Plan and organize inventory processes and train staff on inventory/stocking.

Skills

18 or older

Basic math

Stressful situations

Food handlers permit

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail/Deli/Bakery experience

Second language

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Kroger, in Granby, CO, seeks a deli/bakery associate dedicated to exceptional customer service and food safety. You’ll train staff, manage scheduling, and help drive department performance while ensuring accurate product prep and promotions alignment.

Responsibilities include inventory, budgeting support, and maintaining a welcoming environment for customers. Part of a large, values-driven organization with growth opportunities.