Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger • Los Angeles, CA

227d

About The Position

As a Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) at Food 4 Less, you will create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Your role will involve establishing and maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. You will assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embracing the Customer 1st strategy, you will encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. Food 4 Less, part of the Kroger family, is dedicated to feeding the human spirit and providing a supportive work environment where people matter. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have fresh opportunities for you.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bakery or Deli experience
• Retail experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products they have ordered.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and review 'sell by' dates.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures.
• Practice preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay.
• Free counseling through Employee Assistance Program.
• Confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.
• Abundance of industry-leading training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees