CHEESE SHOP/LEAD CLERK

Kroger; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Chicago is seeking a customer-focused associate for the Cheese department to ensure an outstanding shopper experience. You will help customers, sample new items, and communicate cheese specials while maintaining product quality and department integrity.

Responsibilities include training teammates, stocking, labeling, and following food safety guidelines to support sales goals and a safe store environment.

Qualifications

• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail experience.
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about products in the cheese department.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond with suggestions.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover items.
• Inform customers of cheese specials.
• Train and coach associates to perform duties effectively.
• Provide customers with fresh products and correct portions.
• Label and inventory department merchandise.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain temperatures.
• Report discrepancies and safety risks to management.

Skills

Food handlers permit

Effective communication

Knowledge of basic math

Second language (spoken/written)

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist manage in achieving sales and profit goals established for the Cheese department, and monitor and control 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of cheese specials.
• Responsible for training and coaching associates within the department to effectively perform their job duties at a satisfactory or above level.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• 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.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• 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.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• 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.
• Report all safety risk, or issues and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Current food handlers permit once employed
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Retail experience
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Job Info

• Job Identification 248317
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 11/03/2026, 04:24 PM
• Locations 1800 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640, US (On-site)

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.
• 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. 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.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.