Grocery Clerk

Foods Co.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating outstanding customer experiences. This role emphasizes exceptional service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting sales goals. As part of a diverse team, you will have opportunities for growth and development, with a focus on feeding the human spirit through food. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, this position offers a unique chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in discovering and selecting products.
• Ensure product quality and freshness, review expiration dates.
• Provide customers with ordered grocery items and maintain inventory.

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 established for the department 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 of others.

Based in California, Food 4 Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving 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, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we aim to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

We value people, providing the ingredients to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care, helping you feed your future. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an 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:

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via 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 through training and diverse career paths.

For more details, 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 experience
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist customers in discovering and selecting products, informing them of specials, and making recommendations.
2. Ensure product quality and freshness, review expiration dates, and take appropriate action.
3. Provide customers with ordered grocery items, label, stock, and inventory merchandise.
4. Report discrepancies and stay current with store promotions.
5. Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain proper temperature logs.
6. Develop product knowledge and create a welcoming environment for customers.
7. Follow safety procedures, inspect equipment, and report issues.
8. Notify management of accidents or unsafe conditions.
9. Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment, manage conflicts, and act with integrity.
10. Support customers with special needs and perform essential duties with or without accommodations.