Grocery Clerk

Kroger; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grocery Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. This part-time role offers the chance to engage with customers, assist in maintaining product quality, and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will play a vital role in achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Join a diverse team dedicated to feeding the human spirit and providing growth opportunities through training and support. If you are caring and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and effective communication are essential.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Help customers discover products and inform them of specials.
• Ensure product quality and maintain a clean environment.
• Stock and label merchandise while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Job description

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Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. 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 of others.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of food specials and recommend grocery items to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Provide customers with fresh and non-perishable grocery products they have ordered.
• Recommend grocery items to customers to meet their needs.
• 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.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions, making suggestions about products.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers, making them feel important and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs needed.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues.
• Support and assist with interactions involving minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Retail experience

About Us

Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we serve Jay C customers in 22 stores across the state.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people. Our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We strive to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you’re caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Jay C family!

Benefits

The Kroger family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities through training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail

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