Grocery Clerk

Kroger in; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in is seeking a Grocery Clerk to deliver exceptional service and maintain a clean, safe environment for customers. This role involves informing customers of specials, managing product quality, and adhering to safety regulations, all while fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts on purchases

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Ability to inform customers about specials and groceries.
• Experience in stocking and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inform customers about food specials and recommendations.
• Check product quality and freshness.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.

Skills

Customer Service

Conflict Management

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Grocery Clerk (Finance)

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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into 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 together with a passion for food and people, all with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate 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 Kroger family!

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!

Responsibilities include:

• Informing customers of food specials and recommending grocery items to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Checking product quality to ensure freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates, and taking appropriate action.
• Providing customers with fresh and non-perishable grocery products ordered.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Staying current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintaining proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and keeping temperature logs.
• Gaining and maintaining knowledge of products sold within the department and responding to customer questions and suggestions.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers, making them feel important and appreciated.
• Reinforcing safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practicing preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced, stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Supporting and assisting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.75