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 according to 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 the correct portion size to prevent shrinkage.
• Recommend bakery or deli items to customers to ensure they find what they want.
• Use bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Prepare foods following food safety protocols and cooking instructions.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Package, label, and inventory ingredients and merchandise.
• Check product quality for freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take necessary actions.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering or shipping to the manager.
• Locate products within the store to assist customers.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and seasonal ads.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Monitor inventory conditions and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, and keep logs.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Adhere to all food safety and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs needed.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to obtain a food handler’s permit upon employment

• Customer service skills
• Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
• Retail experience

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers across California and the Midwest in over 100 stores. As part of the Kroger family, we value diverse teams passionate about food and people, with a focus on creating positive experiences and community impact. We believe in feeding the human spirit and supporting our employees' growth and success.

If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, you can find your potential with us. Apply today and join our Food 4 Less family!

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  or reach out to store management.

Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare coverage, flexible schedules, paid time off, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.