DAIRY/CLERK

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to exceptional customer service in the dairy department. This part-time role focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety standards. With opportunities for growth and a supportive environment, you will play a vital role in enhancing customer experiences. Embrace a culture that values respect, integrity, and diversity while enjoying comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and career development. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred for customer interaction.
• Effective communication is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Ensure product quality and freshness in the dairy section.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Retail Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Second Language Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the DAIRY/CLERK role at Kroger Mountain View Foods

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 the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor 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

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• 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 dairy specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered.
• Recommend dairy items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• 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.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks, including illegal activity such as theft or fraud.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

About Us

Based in Illinois, Mariano’s merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we serve Mariano’s customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area. As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for customers, communities, and our team members, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Mariano’s family!

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

Benefits

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescriptions
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco
• Employee discounts on various purchases
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement
• Career growth through training and diverse opportunities

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing