Bakery/Deli Clerk Jobs

Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
• 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.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc.
• Bakery/Deli Clerk should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of basic math

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Customer Service skills
• Retail experience

Position Summary:

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 of others.

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Part-Time
Shift(s): Evening
Regions: Midwest

States: Kentucky
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: KY || Maysville || 381 Market Square Dr || 41056 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Part-Time || None