CUSTOMER SVC/CLERK

Kroger; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Front End Associate at our Topeka store to deliver friendly, efficient service and maintain a welcoming shopping environment.

You will greet customers, escort to products, assist with loading items and process transactions with accuracy and courtesy. As part of the front-end team you will uphold store policies, safety standards and sanitation, train peers, monitor pricing discrepancies and support operations to meet daily sales and labor goals, while helping create a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong math skills for basic calculations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant working and shopping environment.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service by sincerity, patience and respect in all customer interactions and by thanking customers for their business.
• Greet customers and assist them by escorting to products, loading/unloading heavy items and helping them retrieve out of reach items.
• Anticipate customer needs; communicate effectively and respond to questions to resolve issues and strengthen loyalty.
• Oversee front end operations to meet or exceed sales, profit and labor goals through effective cost control, labor efficiencies, and shrink control.
• Determine work priorities and task lists to maintain front end conditions.
• Ensure prompt, accurate customer check-out and that front-end associates adhere to policies and laws.
• Train, monitor and coach associates on front end policies and procedures including tender handling, price checks, and shrink reduction.
• Communicate pricing and signage discrepancies to the pricing coordinator.
• Provide back-up coverage for the service operations manager in their absence.
• Gain knowledge of checkout policies and procedures, operations and bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Judgement

Team player

Fast-paced

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Deliver a high level of service and excellent customer experience by resolving customer concerns. Identify and communicate opportunities that could improve operations and create a better shopping experience. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant working and shopping environment
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service by demonstrating sincerity, patience and respect in all customer interactions and by thanking customers for their business
• Greet customers in a genuine and friendly manner throughout the store and assist them by escorting them to products, loading/unloading heavy items and helping them to retrieve out of reach items
• Anticipate customer needs; effectively communicate with them and respond to questions and resolve issues in a timely manner to strengthen customer loyalty
• Oversee front end operations to meet or exceed sales, profit and labor goals through effective cost control, labor efficiencies, excellent service and shrink control; ensure front end cleanliness, maintenance and sanitation
• Determine work priorities and task lists to consistently maintain adequate front end conditions
• Ensure prompt, accurate customer check-out and front-end associates adhere to company policies, as well as local, state and federal laws/regulations
• Train, monitor and coach associates on all front end policies and procedures including proper handling of product, tender and coupons, scanning error procedures and price checks to reduce shrink and waste
• Communicate pricing and signage discrepancies to the pricing coordinator
• Provide back-up coverage for the service operations manager in their absence (excluding hiring and discipline)
• Gain/maintain thorough knowledge of checkout transactions policies and procedures, operations and bookkeeping: complete voids, refunds, daily exception reports, perform cash tender pickups, coin canister exchanges, till/coupon audits per company standards
• Operate equipment (e.g., scanner, register, scale, check approval machine) per company standards
• Assist with front-end functions (e.g., checkout transactions, stocking, bagging, cart collection and cleaning)
• Comply with and reinforce all food safety, sanitation and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management; report any illegal activity
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good math skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Sound judgement/decision making skills
• Friendly, approachable/outgoing demeanor/team player
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Job Info

• Job Identification 222979
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 01:15 PM
• Locations 6829 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS, 66614, 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.