Job Overview

diamond

Benefits

healthcare
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs

Job Description

Kroger is a leading retail company known for its commitment to providing customers with excellent shopping experiences and high-quality products. Operating across multiple states, Kroger's Bakery Division plays a pivotal role in bringing fresh, delicious bakery items to millions of customers every day. The company values core principles such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, creating a welcoming and engaging work environment for all associates. Kroger offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth through its industry-leading training programs and continuing education resources. This makes it not only a great place to work but also a place where employees can build a fulfilling career over time.

The Bakery Clerk position at Kroger is a crucial member of the bakery team responsible for delivering outstanding customer service and helping to maintain a safe and clean environment in the bakery section. This role requires the individual to assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while ensuring that quality assurance standards are maintained. The Bakery Clerk interacts with customers directly, preparing bakery items according to their requests and informing them about current specials and products. Additionally, the role involves using bakery equipment correctly, following food safety regulations, and maintaining product freshness. Kroger emphasizes the importance of core company values in this position, expecting each team member to embody respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Working as a Bakery Clerk at Kroger offers various benefits such as healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, access to confidential counseling services, employee discounts, and substantial tuition reimbursement opportunities. The job also provides a supportive workplace culture where continuous learning and collaboration are encouraged. Employees who take on this role will gain valuable skills in food production, customer service, inventory management, and safety compliance while contributing positively to the community Kroger serves. If you are passionate about delivering quality food products and excellent service in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional and personal growth.

Job 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

Job Qualifications

  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • desire to gain understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques
  • effective communication skills
  • willingness to work as part of a team
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency
  • good basic math skills

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 in correct portion sizes to prevent shrink
  • recommend bakery items to customers
  • use all bakery equipment according to company guidelines
  • prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking/baking instructions

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


Job Location

Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.

We'll match you with best jobs

Get job offers faster

Business woman
Business man
Search For More Opportunities:

How Candidates Get Hired Faster

Apply to 2–3 similar roles

Complete profile & get best matches

Check new opportunities daily

Woman chef
Man chef