Deli Specialist: Fresh Food & Customer Experience

Kroger; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Job summary

Kroger, Eugene, OR, is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service while preparing food for the deli department. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support department goals with respect for Kroger’s values.

You will learn food preparation techniques, manage labels and freshness, assist customers, and follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced store setting.

Qualifications

• 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

Food production understanding

Effective communication

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Basic math skills

Food handlers permit

Job description

Kroger, Eugene, OR, is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver outstanding customer service while preparing food for the deli department. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support department goals with respect for Kroger’s values.

You will learn food preparation techniques, manage labels and freshness, assist customers, and follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced store setting.