
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Kroger is one of the largest and most respected retail grocery chains in the United States, known for its dedication to providing exceptional service, quality products, and creating a welcoming shopping environment for millions of customers daily. With decades of experience in the grocery industry, Kroger has continually evolved to meet the needs of its diverse customer base, offering a wide range of products with a strong emphasis on fresh foods, including bakery items that delight and satisfy customers. Kroger values its associates and strives to create a workplace culture founded on integrity, respect, honesty, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Kroger’s Purpose is to Feed the Human Spirit, emphasizing not only the provision of food but also the improvement of customers’ overall well-being and daily lives.
The Bakery Clerk role at Kroger is an integral part of the bakery team, responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and teamwork. As a Bakery Clerk, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment focused on ensuring customers receive fresh, high-quality bakery products tailored to their needs. This role involves using bakery equipment safely and efficiently, preparing products according to established recipes, and maintaining a clean and safe environment that encourages customers to return. The Bakery Clerk assists the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals by upholding quality assurance standards and supporting inventory and product management processes. Customer interaction is a key part of the job, including offering product samples, responding to customer inquiries about bakery specials, and recommending various products to enhance the customer’s shopping experience.
This position also requires a keen attention to detail in handling food safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper product labeling and organization of inventory. The Bakery Clerk embraces Kroger’s core values and contributes to a positive workplace atmosphere by promoting respect and collaboration among associates. Kroger offers comprehensive benefits to support associates, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, financial and emotional counseling services, discounts on Kroger products, tuition reimbursement up to $21,000, and access to training and career development programs. If you have a passion for delivering excellent service, enjoy working with food products, and want to be part of a company committed to making a difference, the Bakery Clerk position at Kroger represents an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and thriving environment.
The Bakery Clerk role at Kroger is an integral part of the bakery team, responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and teamwork. As a Bakery Clerk, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment focused on ensuring customers receive fresh, high-quality bakery products tailored to their needs. This role involves using bakery equipment safely and efficiently, preparing products according to established recipes, and maintaining a clean and safe environment that encourages customers to return. The Bakery Clerk assists the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals by upholding quality assurance standards and supporting inventory and product management processes. Customer interaction is a key part of the job, including offering product samples, responding to customer inquiries about bakery specials, and recommending various products to enhance the customer’s shopping experience.
This position also requires a keen attention to detail in handling food safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper product labeling and organization of inventory. The Bakery Clerk embraces Kroger’s core values and contributes to a positive workplace atmosphere by promoting respect and collaboration among associates. Kroger offers comprehensive benefits to support associates, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, financial and emotional counseling services, discounts on Kroger products, tuition reimbursement up to $21,000, and access to training and career development programs. If you have a passion for delivering excellent service, enjoy working with food products, and want to be part of a company committed to making a difference, the Bakery Clerk position at Kroger represents an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and thriving environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous retail or food service experience preferred
- Ability to follow safety and food handling guidelines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Willingness to learn and grow within the company
Job Qualifications
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Ability to understand food production and basic cooking techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good basic math skills
- Ability to obtain current food handler's permit once employed
Job Duties
- Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items
- Inform customers of bakery specials
- Provide customers with fresh products and correct portion sizes to prevent shrink
- Recommend bakery items to customers
- Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens according to company guidelines
- Prepare foods following food temperature logs and cooking/baking instructions
- Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes
- Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise
- Check product quality and review sell by dates
- Use kitchen equipment like stoves, scales, fryers, and steamers
- Stock and inventory department merchandise
- Report product ordering and shipping discrepancies
- Locate products for customers
- Stay current with ads
- Maintain product knowledge
- Monitor inventory
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- Create a welcoming environment for customers
- Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines
- Comply with safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
- Display a positive attitude
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Report accidents and safety risks
- Report illegal activities including theft or fraud
- Perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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