Bakery/Baker (Part-Time)

The role of a Bakery Clerk:

• 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.

• The Kroger Family of Companies offers a wide range of health care coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, to associates through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Associates have access to free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Our Associates save on Kroger purchases, including discounts on Our Brands and more!
• We offer our associates up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over their career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Come for a Job, Discover a career through an abundance of industry-leading training programs.

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. As a Bakery Clerk you will:

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. 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.
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.
Outstanding customer service skills
Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques
Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
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.