DELI/CLERK

Kroger; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Store discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Kroger in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and assist in maintaining a clean, safe deli area. You will help with daily operations and support managers in meeting sales and quality standards.

Join a team that values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusivity, and safety. Training and growth opportunities are available as you contribute to a welcoming customer experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and the ability to engage customers.
• Interest in learning food production and kitchen basics.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in basic math for checkout and measuring ingredients.
• Willingness to obtain a current food handlers permit after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deli items for cold cases, fresh packs, salads, and hot bars per requests.
• Measure and mix ingredients using kitchen tools and equipment.
• Label, date, cover, rotate, and monitor deli items for quality and freshness.
• Develop knowledge of products and answer questions with product suggestions.
• Deliver excellent customer service and practice suggestive selling.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Food production understanding

Effective communication

Strong work ethic

Basic math skills

Food handlers permit readiness

Job description

• A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same.


• As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.


• Deli Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards.


• Most importantly, as a Deli team member you should demonstrate Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Job Description

The role of a Deli Clerk:

• A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same.


• As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.


• Deli Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards.


• Most importantly, as a Deli team member you should demonstrate Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

What You’ll Get From Us

Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, Emotional, Financial, and More:

• The Kroger Family of Companies offers a wide range of health care coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, to associates through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.


• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.


• Associates have access to free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.


• Our Associates save on Kroger purchases, including discounts on Our Brands and more!


• We offer our associates up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over their career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.


• Come for a Job, Discover a career through an abundance of industry-leading training programs.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page !

What To Expect From Our Interview Process

• Once we have reviewed your application and/or resume, you may be invited to an interview if your qualifications match our needs.


• If Invited for an interview you will have the opportunity to select a convenient time to meet with one of our team members. During the interview, we will learn more about your background and interests, share more about the Kroger company and the role you are interviewing for, and provide you with the chance to ask questions about joining our team.

About Us

Every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. But they’re not just hungry for food. They’re hungry for something that can make their lives healthier, easier, brighter, and a bit lighter. They’re hungry to feel good, do well, to go from anxiety to inspiration.
It's a simple truth that our world is hungry for uplift. It's a universal need, as powerful as our need for food or fuel.
That’s why our Purpose is To Feed the Human Spirit. Come and join us!

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. We want the best for our associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work.

Responsibilities

As a Deli Clerk you will:

• Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per customer requests


• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to the recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers


• Ensure that all the deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality and freshness


• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products


• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques


• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines


• Be asked to perform the essential functions of this position and other duties as assigned by the store leadership with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

What we need from you:

• Outstanding customer service skills


• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques


• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team


• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency


• Good basic math skills


• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed