Deli Clerk: Fresh Prep & Customer Service Pro

Kroger Family of Companies; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli area. You will assist with food preparation, labeling, and product knowledge while supporting the department manager to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and a proactive approach to customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment. Benefits include healthcare and paid time off.

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 fastpaced 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

Outstanding customer service

Team player

Strong work ethic

Math skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe deli area. You will assist with food preparation, labeling, and product knowledge while supporting the department manager to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and a proactive approach to customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment. Benefits include healthcare and paid time off.