Bakery​/Deli Clerk

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Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

• Prepare bakery and deli items per customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products in correct portions to prevent shrink.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to guidelines.
• Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality and review "sell by" dates.
• Properly use kitchen equipment such as stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Understand store layout and locate products for customers.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer questions.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Notify management of accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity in handling information.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to obtain a food handlers permit upon employment

• Customer Service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience (helpful)
• Retail experience

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of Kroger, we are committed to diversity and community service, with a focus on food and people.

We value caring, purpose-driven individuals eager to learn and grow. Whether seeking part-time work or a career change, apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, flexible schedules, counseling, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Retail