DELI/LEAD CLERK

Kroger in; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Deli/Lead Clerk, where you can create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role is vital in maintaining a safe and clean environment while achieving sales and profit goals. You will lead the Deli department, support day-to-day operations, and foster a culture of teamwork and respect. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this innovative firm offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about food and people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong communication and math skills are essential for success.
• Experience in retail or deli operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Train and evaluate staff performance to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DELI/LEAD CLERK (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the Deli department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients you need to succeed at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Management experience (preferred)
• Retail and Deli experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote trust and respect among team members
• Communicate company, department, and job-specific information
• Foster teamwork to achieve store goals
• Set performance goals and empower associates
• Train and evaluate staff performance
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies
• Maintain product knowledge and respond to customer inquiries
• Slice deli meats and cheeses accurately using proper equipment
• Offer samples and inform customers of specials
• Ensure product freshness and proper portioning
• Recommend products to customers
• Operate deli equipment according to guidelines
• Follow food safety and temperature protocols
• Assist in budget and inventory management
• Train staff on inventory and ordering systems
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Report safety issues and accidents
• Perform other essential functions with or without accommodations