BAKERY/CLERK

Kroger • Monroe, MI

107d

About The Position

The role of a Bakery Clerk at Kroger involves creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Bakery team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. The Bakery Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards. Most importantly, as a Bakery team member, you should demonstrate Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Use all equipment in bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking/baking instructions.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using a 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 customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and 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.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.
• Access to free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Kroger purchases, including Our Brands.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over career.
• Abundance of industry-leading training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers