Grocery Clerk

Jay C Stores; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in delivering exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming environment, ensuring product quality, and assisting customers with their grocery needs. With a commitment to safety and integrity, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your growth and well-being. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, this opportunity offers a chance to be part of a community-driven company that prioritizes its associates. Apply today to start your journey with a company that truly cares!

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math for counting and transactions.
• Experience in retail and customer service environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in discovering new products and inform them of specials.
• Ensure product quality and freshness by checking sell-by dates.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for customers.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma 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. 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.

Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we're proudly serving Jay C customers in 22 stores throughout the state. 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 Jay C 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, flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles, paid time off, and more.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience

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 that they have ordered.
• 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 maintained.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making suggestions.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict 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 minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.