FRONT END/OFFICE CLERK

Kroger; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement (up to $21,000)

Job summary

Kroger on Mercer Island, WA is seeking individuals to deliver outstanding customer experiences at the service desk and throughout the store. You will assist customers, stock merchandise, and handle transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits include healthcare options, flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles, and opportunities for growth within the organization. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and safety while supporting customers and associates alike.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products sold within the department and store.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with recommendations.
• Process customer transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Handle returns and exchanges per company policies.
• Communicate new and ongoing promotions to customers.
• Follow policies for service desk procedures (postage, money orders, etc.).
• Manage funds, coupons, and different tender types per policy.
• Stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Monitor inventory and ordering systems for accuracy.
• Label and stock merchandise in the department.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the manager.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Communication skills

Basic math

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the departments and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Report pricing and scanning discrepancies to the appropriate manager.
• Process customer transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Ensure customer returns and exchanges are handled to satisfy customers while in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate new and on-going special programs and promotions with customers.
• Follow established policies and procedures (where applicable) for postage stamps, money orders, gift certificates, lottery, Western Union money transfers, and other service desk related procedures.
• Handle funds, coupons, tenders, and other forms of payment according to company policy.
• Stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions to capture ordering system integrity (including Computer Assisted Ordering).
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Collaborate with team members to encourage teamwork.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum

• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired

• Cashier experience
• Self Checkout Attendant experience
• Customer Service experience
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Locations: 7823 SE 28th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, US

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.