Deli Clerk: Fast-Paced Service & Growth Path

The Kroger Co.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk who delivers outstanding customer service and helps maintain a safe, clean deli environment.

You will assist the department in reaching sales goals while upholding Kroger’s standards of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will perform deli prep, ensure labeling and freshness, and engage customers with product knowledge while supporting company goals and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to gain 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 a variety of 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.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs promptly, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Be asked to perform essential functions of this position and other duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Desire to understand food production

Effective communication and teamwork

Strong work ethic and urgency

Good basic math skills

Ability to obtain food handlers permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk who delivers outstanding customer service and helps maintain a safe, clean deli environment.

You will assist the department in reaching sales goals while upholding Kroger’s standards of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will perform deli prep, ensure labeling and freshness, and engage customers with product knowledge while supporting company goals and initiatives.