Deli Clerk: Customer-First Food Prep & Service

The Kroger Co.; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program & Goldman

Discounts on Kroger purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Industry-leading training programs

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli environment. You will assist the department manager with sales and profit goals and uphold Kroger’s standards of quality and safety.

You will participate in a collaborative team, gain product knowledge, and support customers with timely, friendly service, while following all food safety regulations and store guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Skills

Customer service

Food production basics

Communication & teamwork

Work ethic & urgency

Math skills

Food handler permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli environment. You will assist the department manager with sales and profit goals and uphold Kroger’s standards of quality and safety.

You will participate in a collaborative team, gain product knowledge, and support customers with timely, friendly service, while following all food safety regulations and store guidelines.