Bakery/Baker (Part-Time)

A Kroger Bakery Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same.

As a Bakery team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.

Bakery Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards.

Most importantly, as a Bakery team member you should demonstrate Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Wide range of health care coverage: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.

Paid time off such as vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Associate discounts on Kroger purchases, including Our Brands.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over career through the Continuing Education program.

Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Access to emotional and financial support and coaching.

Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles.

Please begin by submitting your application so we may review it; Once we have reviewed your application and/or resume, you may be invited to an interview if your qualifications match our needs.

But they’re not just hungry for food. It’s a universal need, as powerful as our need for food or fuel.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. We want the best for our associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. Bakery Clerk will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.

Bakery Team Member should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.

Bakery Clerk will be able to inform customers of bakery 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 bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.

Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, and ovens according to company guidelines.

Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking/baking 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. 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.

Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.

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.

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.

Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.

Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques

Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Job Category Store Operations