Deli Clerk - Fresh Food & Customer Experience

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Kroger purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to 21000

Training programs

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Deli Clerk in our store to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli environment. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales goals and uphold quality standards while embodying our core values.

You will prepare food items, label and date products, and respond to customer inquiries with product knowledge. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

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 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Math basics

Food handler permit readiness

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Deli Clerk in our store to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli environment. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales goals and uphold quality standards while embodying our core values.

You will prepare food items, label and date products, and respond to customer inquiries with product knowledge. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.