Deli Specialist: Fresh Food & Customer Experience

The Kroger Co.; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean deli environment. You will assist the department in achieving sales goals and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

You’ll prepare deli items, respond to customer requests, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting. We offer industry-leading training and opportunities for career growth within the Kroger family.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Work ethic

Math skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean deli environment. You will assist the department in achieving sales goals and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

You’ll prepare deli items, respond to customer requests, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting. We offer industry-leading training and opportunities for career growth within the Kroger family.