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Smith's Food & Drug Centers · 1 month ago

Bakery/Deli Clerk

Smith's Food and Drug is a part of the Kroger family, proudly serving customers across multiple states. The Bakery/Deli Clerk will create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while assisting the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and maintaining quality assurance standards.

Food Processing

Responsibilities

Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
Bakery/Deli Clerk should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials
Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink
Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc
Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
Promote trust and respect among associates
Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
Notify management of customer or employee accidents
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Customer Service skillsBasic mathFood handlers permitEffective communication skillsBakeryDeli experienceRetail experience

Required

Customer Service skills
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Preferred

Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
Retail experience

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Company

Smith's Food & Drug Centers

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Smith's operates 132 stores in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

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