FROZEN FOOD/LEAD CLERK

Mariano's; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mariano's as a key player in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe environment. You will supervise department functions, achieve sales goals, and support Frozen Foods operations while embracing the company's core values. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about food and people.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Direct and supervise all functions for the department.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Frozen Foods operations. 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.

Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Mariano's family!

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements include:

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Desired qualifications include:

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Retail Experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Additional responsibilities include promoting trust and respect among associates, communicating company, department, and job-specific information, collaborating to achieve goals, establishing performance targets, developing schedules, training and developing staff, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies, creating a welcoming environment for customers, maintaining product knowledge, developing business plans, managing inventory, adhering to food safety regulations, and reporting safety risks or illegal activities. Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.