Grocery Clerk: Freshness & Customer Service Pro

Kroger Family of Companies; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Grocery Clerk to assist customers, keep shelves stocked, and ensure product freshness.

The role involves recommending items, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with store teams to deliver a welcoming shopping experience. Candidates should have strong math skills and good communication; hours are hourly with potential part-time schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help customers discover new items and answer questions about products.
• Inform customers about food specials and recommend items to meet needs.
• Check product quality and freshness; review sell-by dates.
• Provide customers with requested fresh and non-perishable groceries.
• Recommend items to ensure customers get what they want.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers; keep logs.
• Know products well enough to answer questions and suggest items.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and valued.
• Reinforce safety programs and notify management of unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment.
• Notify management of accidents involving customers or employees.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict calmly and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Basic math

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Grocery Clerk to assist customers, keep shelves stocked, and ensure product freshness.

The role involves recommending items, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with store teams to deliver a welcoming shopping experience. Candidates should have strong math skills and good communication; hours are hourly with potential part-time schedule.