
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
healthcare
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial Coaching
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
Diverse career pathways
Job Description
Ralphs, a well-established grocery retailer based in California, has been serving communities across the state with dedication since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998. With over 180 stores throughout California, Ralphs is an essential provider of fresh, high-quality food products, committed to enriching the lives of its customers and community. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Ralphs embraces a family-oriented culture that prioritizes the values of respect, honesty, integrity, and inclusion. The company is known for fostering a diverse and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Ralphs is not only focused on meeting the needs of its customers but also devoted to creating a workplace that feeds the human spirit, providing opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits to support associates’ well-being in all areas: physical, emotional, and financial. Whether applying for a part-time role or seeking a long-term career path, employees at Ralphs find a welcoming environment that values their contributions and helps them thrive in their work and life.
The role of Grocery Clerk within the Bakery and Deli departments at Ralphs is a customer-facing position essential to delivering outstanding service and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role engages directly with customers to prepare and provide bakery and deli items according to specific requests, maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation standards. The Grocery Clerk supports the department manager by helping achieve sales and profit goals and by monitoring and upholding all quality assurance guidelines. Associates in this role actively promote the Customer 1st strategy, creating a friendly and safe environment where customers feel welcome and valued. They use various bakery and deli equipment safely and accurately, follow food safety regulations diligently, and maintain accurate inventory and product quality checks. This position requires teamwork and cooperation in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on safety, integrity, and respect for all customers and coworkers. Ralphs offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth, backed by comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. The company also supports diversity and inclusion, ensuring reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food service, customer engagement, and delivering exceptional retail experiences within a trusted and well-loved grocery brand.
The role of Grocery Clerk within the Bakery and Deli departments at Ralphs is a customer-facing position essential to delivering outstanding service and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role engages directly with customers to prepare and provide bakery and deli items according to specific requests, maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation standards. The Grocery Clerk supports the department manager by helping achieve sales and profit goals and by monitoring and upholding all quality assurance guidelines. Associates in this role actively promote the Customer 1st strategy, creating a friendly and safe environment where customers feel welcome and valued. They use various bakery and deli equipment safely and accurately, follow food safety regulations diligently, and maintain accurate inventory and product quality checks. This position requires teamwork and cooperation in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on safety, integrity, and respect for all customers and coworkers. Ralphs offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth, backed by comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. The company also supports diversity and inclusion, ensuring reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food service, customer engagement, and delivering exceptional retail experiences within a trusted and well-loved grocery brand.
Job Requirements
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
Job Qualifications
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
- Familiarity with bakery or deli products and customer interaction
- Retail experience is helpful
- Ability to handle food safely and maintain product freshness
Job Duties
- Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment
- Offer product samples to customers to promote new items
- Inform customers of bakery and deli specials
- Provide fresh products with correct portion sizes to minimize shrink
- Recommend deli or bakery items to customers
- Use bakery equipment including refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
- Prepare foods following food temperature logs and cooking instructions
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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