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Bakery/Deli Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.25 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Our company is a leading grocery retailer dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service to our community. We specialize in fresh bakery and deli items that meet the diverse tastes and dietary needs of our customers. Committed to excellence, our store fosters a welcoming environment where customers feel valued and appreciated. We believe in creating a safe, clean, and inclusive shopping space where every customer can enjoy a delightful experience each time they visit. Our focus on integrity, respect, honesty, inclusion, and safety shapes everything we do, ensuring both our customers and employees thrive in a positive, supportive atmosphere.

The Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) plays a vital role in delivering outstanding customer service and supporting our department's goals for sales, profits, and quality assurance. This role involves preparing bakery and deli items using proper equipment while adhering to company standards and safety regulations. The clerk assists customers by offering product recommendations, providing samples, and communicating daily specials, helping customers discover new products and enjoy their shopping experience. Additionally, this role requires maintaining product freshness, managing inventory, labeling, and stocking items correctly to minimize waste and shrinkage.

The ideal candidate embraces our Customer 1st strategy, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills while working cooperatively with other associates. They act with honesty and integrity and contribute proactively to a safe working environment. This position requires effective communication skills, basic math knowledge, and the ability to obtain a current food handler's permit after employment. Prior experience in customer service, bakery or deli settings, or retail environments is highly desirable but not mandatory. The Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) must be capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment, always maintaining a positive attitude and a commitment to the store's core values.

By joining our team, you will be a key player in creating memorable experiences for customers, maintaining the store's high standard for food safety and quality, and helping the department reach its sales and profit goals. This is a part-time or full-time position with opportunities for growth and development within a respected retail company. Our comprehensive training ensures that you are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel. Moreover, we foster an inclusive culture where diversity of thought and experience enhance our continued success and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Customer service skills
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • ability to obtain current food handler's permit once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Customer service skills
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of basic math
  • ability to obtain current food handler's permit after employment
  • prior experience in bakery or deli is helpful
  • retail experience is beneficial

Job Duties

  • Prepare bakery and deli items using proper equipment
  • offer product samples to customers
  • inform customers of bakery and deli specials
  • provide fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrink
  • recommend bakery or deli items to customers
  • use bakery equipment according to company guidelines
  • prepare foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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