BAKERY/LEAD CLERK

Kroger is proud to be America’s largest grocer, with a rich history stretching back over a century from a small grocery store in Cincinnati to a leading national retailer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. At Kroger, food and people are at the heart of our mission to Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our customers, our communities, and our employees by fostering a culture rooted in respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Our teams bring passion and dedication to ensuring that every shopping experience is positive and fulfilling, bridging tradition and innovation through food and service excellence. We believe people matter and are dedicated to supporting our employees’ growth by providing the tools, training, and benefits needed to build a meaningful and successful career with us.

This role is a pivotal position within our store team as a backup to the department manager, taking full accountability for managing the department during the manager's absence. This includes mastering our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across merchandising, order guide management, scheduling, contributing to profit, developing people, and delivering exceptional customer service. The role demands a strong commitment to upholding Kroger’s core values and fostering a team environment that promotes cooperation and respect. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective leadership, solid judgment, and an ability to think analytically to support efficient department operations. You will play a key role in ensuring that merchandising standards are met, price changes are timely, perishable products are properly handled, and food safety guidelines are strictly enforced.

Kroger offers a supportive work environment where associates can thrive, whether seeking part-time shifts or looking to build a new career path. As part of our family, employees benefit from access to comprehensive healthcare, flexible scheduling, robust employee assistance programs, and significant educational opportunities. Our commitment to associate well-being extends beyond the workplace, empowering our people to succeed both professionally and personally. This is an ideal role for motivated, people-oriented individuals passionate about retail and food service who want to contribute to the success of an industry-leading brand focused on feeding communities across the nation.