Deli Team Lead: Customer-First & Growth Focus

Kroger Co.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Lakewood, CO is seeking team members to deliver exceptional customer service in a deli/bakery environment. You will help create a welcoming store experience, prepare items, assist customers, and support store leadership in daily operations.

Ideal candidates have 18+ years, basic math skills, and a food handler permit. The role offers flexible scheduling in a busy retail setting with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler permit once employed.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Retail/Deli/Bakery experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates on performance and participate in appraisals.
• Adhere to laws, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Create welcoming environment and answer questions on specials/products.
• Prepare deli/bakery items per requests and slice meats/cheeses.
• Offer samples to help customers discover items.
• Provide fresh products and correct portions to reduce shrink.
• Educate on promotions and implement dept promotional plans.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for sales/merchandising supervisor.
• Assist management with budget, expenses and financial reports.
• Schedule price changes and update shelf tags.

Skills

Age 18+

Math basics

Stress management

Food handler permit

HS Diploma

Retail/Deli/Bakery exp

Second language

Job description

Kroger Co. in Lakewood, CO is seeking team members to deliver exceptional customer service in a deli/bakery environment. You will help create a welcoming store experience, prepare items, assist customers, and support store leadership in daily operations.

Ideal candidates have 18+ years, basic math skills, and a food handler permit. The role offers flexible scheduling in a busy retail setting with opportunities for growth and training.