Cashier

Kroger; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store chain as a customer service associate. You'll create a welcoming environment, assist customers, and ensure efficient transactions. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, your potential is unlimited at Kroger.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Emotional and financial support

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Effective communication skills needed.
• Knowledge of basic math is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers actively.
• Process transactions accurately at the check lane.
• Follow food safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we strive to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

At Kroger, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're looking for a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What You'll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases like food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Customer service experience
• Experience as a Bagger or Courtesy Clerk

Essential Job Functions

• Greet, engage, and assist customers actively and visibly.
• Process transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently at the check lane.
• Understand and operate the Point of Sale (POS) system, handling various tenders and offers according to company policy.
• Adhere to cash handling limits and work honestly to control loss.
• Follow guidelines on restricted sale items like alcohol, tobacco, and DVDs.
• Report pricing discrepancies and stay current with advertisements.
• Follow food safety regulations and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment regularly and notify management of repairs needed.
• Create a welcoming environment, answering questions about products.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts professionally and act with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
• Support and assist customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.