CHINESE KITCHEN/CLERK

Kroger; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs for career growth

Job summary

Kroger in Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking an individual to prepare and display Chinese Kitchen food for sale while providing exemplary customer service. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, maintain food safety standards, and work well as part of a team.

The role includes responsibilities such as serving customers, monitoring product quality, and ensuring cleanliness in the work area. Join us for a fulfilling position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Ability to read signs and product labels.
• Personal initiative and follow-through required.
• Dependability and integrity essential.
• Knowledge of laws related to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display foods according to company standards.
• Wait on customers and provide quality service.
• Maintain cleanliness of sales areas and coolers.
• Monitor product quality and freshness.
• Operate cash register in line with company procedures.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

Experience in grocery retail

Tools

Cash register operation

Job description

Prepare and display Chinese Kitchen food for sale in accordance with Company standards and policies. Wait on customers and provide customer services. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully. Greet customers and provide them with good quality foods.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Must be able to communicate with customers and associates.
• Make clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods in accordance with Company standards, recipes, and policies - in compliance with Food Safety Policies and Procedures and Health Department regulations.
• Perform required temperature monitoring.
• Monitor product quality; make sure it is always fresh and safe.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and well organized.
• Keep carts, tools, equipment and supplies in their designated areas.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils in accordance with Dillon and Health Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws.
• Operate cash register in accordance with Company procedures.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills that engage our customers and associates.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi‑task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment and willingness to help all members of the department.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate all production equipment.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.
• Experience in operating a cash register and making change.
• Previous experience in food preparation

Job Info

• Job Identification 153327
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/22/2025, 11:26 AM

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:

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.
• 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.