Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger - Herrin, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Herrin, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Bakery/Deli Clerk position at Kroger focuses on creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role involves assisting the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and promoting the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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 in the correct portion size.
• Recommend deli or bakery items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness and review 'sell by' dates.

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

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance options