Deli Clerk

Quality Food Center; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Retirement benefits

Group term life insurance

Job summary

A grocery store chain in Kent is seeking a dedicated Deli Clerk to create outstanding customer experiences and maintain an exceptional deli environment. As a Deli team member, you will prepare food items, ensure quality and freshness, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Join us for flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits including health care and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to learn 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.
• Good basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Ensure that deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department.
• Provide excellent customer service and address needs effectively.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform essential functions of the position as assigned.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Desire to learn food production techniques

Effective communication skills

Strong work ethic

Good basic math skills

Job description

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.

What You’ll Get From Us (Benefits)

• Health care coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential financial and emotional counseling.
• Associate discounts on Kroger purchases and other products.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑time and part‑time roles.
• Retirement benefits such as 401(k) and Taft‑Hartley pension fund (subject to eligibility).
• Group term life insurance and potential bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

• 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 kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers.
• Ensure that all deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality and freshness.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and respond to customer questions, making product suggestions.
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned by store leadership, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to learn 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 a current food handlers permit once employed.