Grocery Clerk

Foods Co.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves assisting customers, ensuring product quality, and fostering a welcoming environment. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and community engagement, where your growth is supported through comprehensive benefits and training opportunities. If you are caring and eager to learn, this position offers a fresh opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to assist and engage with customers.
• Effective communication skills for clear interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with inquiries and product recommendations.
• Check product quality and maintain safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

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 and monitor all 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.

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve Food 4 Less customers in over 100 stores across California and the Midwest.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people to feed the human spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

We value people and aim to provide the ingredients for 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 you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Food 4 Less family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

What you'll receive from us:

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

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training programs and diverse career paths.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist customers with product inquiries and discover new items.
2. Inform customers of specials and recommend products to meet their needs.
3. Check product quality and freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
4. Provide customers with ordered grocery products.
5. Label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
6. Report discrepancies to the manager.
7. Stay updated on ads and promotions.
8. Follow food safety regulations and maintain proper temperatures.
9. Know products well to answer questions and make suggestions.
10. Create a welcoming environment for customers.
11. Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
12. Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
13. Notify management of accidents.
14. Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
15. Manage conflicts calmly and reasonably.
16. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
17. Follow directions and seek help when needed.
18. Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
19. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.