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Bakery/Deli Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a reputable grocery store recognized for its commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and high-quality products. As a well-established retail business, we focus on creating a welcoming and safe environment that encourages customers to return time and again. Our company embraces core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which guide our operations and employee conduct. We believe that by fostering a culture centered around these principles, we can deliver superior service and build lasting relationships with our customers.

As a Grocery Clerk specializing in Bakery and Deli, you will play a crucial role in achieving sales and profit goals within the department while maintaining the highest quality assurance standards. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items according to customer requests, using proper bakery equipment, and offering product samples to help customers discover new products. You will ensure that fresh products are provided in the correct portion sizes to prevent waste and promote customer satisfaction. A key responsibility is to inform customers about bakery and deli specials and to recommend items that meet their needs.

In this position, you will use a variety of equipment including refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens, fryers, steamers, and computerized scales, following company guidelines and food safety regulations. You will prepare foods by measuring, mixing, packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients, always monitoring product quality to ensure freshness and adherence to "sell by" dates. Additionally, you will ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained, keeping accurate temperature logs. Your role includes identifying and reporting product ordering or shipping discrepancies, inspecting equipment for preventive maintenance, and notifying management about any repairs needed.

Providing excellent customer service is fundamental in this role. You will help create an environment where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by promptly answering questions about products within the department and throughout the store. You are expected to stay informed about current, future, seasonal, and special promotions to better assist customers. Promoting teamwork and respect among associates is important to foster a positive work environment.

This position requires adherence to all food safety regulations and safety procedures, with an emphasis on reinforcing safety programs and identifying unsafe conditions. By complying with these standards, you will contribute to a healthy, secure workplace for both customers and employees. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced retail setting with a focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. It is ideal for individuals who have a passion for customer service, enjoy working with food products, and are committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Overall, this Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) role is designed for people who are dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences, who thrive in team-oriented environments, and who take pride in maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will have the chance to impact the everyday shopping experience of our customers positively while helping the department meet its sales and profit objectives.

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
  • Bakery or deli experience is helpful
  • Retail experience

Job Duties

  • Prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
  • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items
  • Inform customers of bakery and deli specials
  • Provide customers with fresh products in correct portion sizes
  • Recommend deli or bakery items to customers
  • Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, ovens according to company guidelines
  • Prepare foods following food temperature logs and cooking instructions

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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