BAKERY/CLERK

The Kroger Co. • Golden, CO

19h • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Bakery Clerk involves creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service, establishing and maintaining a safe and clean environment, and assisting the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals. The clerk will demonstrate Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This position prepares items per customer requests, offers product samples, informs customers of specials, and recommends bakery items. The role requires using bakery equipment properly, preparing foods according to guidelines, measuring and mixing ingredients, packaging, labeling, and inventorying merchandise. The clerk will also check product quality, manage "sell by" dates, maintain proper temperatures, and understand the store’s layout. Staying current with ads, gaining product knowledge, and promoting trust and respect among associates are key aspects of the role. Adherence to food safety regulations, reinforcing safety programs, and displaying a positive attitude are also essential. The ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Good basic math skills
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, Emotional, Financial, and More
• Affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave
• Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration
• Discounts on Our Brands and more
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over their career
• Industry-leading Continuing Education program
• Industry-leading training programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed