Deli Specialist: Fresh Prep & Customer Experience

Kroger Family of Companies; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service while preparing and displaying deli items. You will maintain safety, freshness, and accurate labeling of products in a fast-paced store environment.

You will work with a team to meet sales goals and uphold Kroger’s standards of respect, integrity, and safety. Prior food handling knowledge is helpful, with opportunities for advancement within the store operations.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to understand 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 a 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 kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers.
• Ensure that all 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 respond to questions and make suggestions.
• Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs promptly, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform essential functions as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Understanding of food production

Effective communication

Strong work ethic

Basic math skills

Food handlers permit eligibility

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service while preparing and displaying deli items. You will maintain safety, freshness, and accurate labeling of products in a fast-paced store environment.

You will work with a team to meet sales goals and uphold Kroger’s standards of respect, integrity, and safety. Prior food handling knowledge is helpful, with opportunities for advancement within the store operations.