KITCHEN PLACE/LEAD CLERK

Kroger-54356a7; Anna (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Company is seeking a Kitchen Department Lead to plan, order and organize merchandise, train associates, and drive store sales within the Kitchen section. You will coach staff, maintain planograms and display standards, and ensure safety and sanitation policies are followed.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, pricing, signage, and cross-merchandising while delivering excellent customer service and upholding company values.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Understand department operations and merchandising fundamentals.
• Ability to promote and implement company initiatives with direct reports.
• Demonstrate ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Maintain professionalism with associates and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Responsible for pricing and displaying of all merchandise.
• Merchandise all end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes and cross merchandising within assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain proper signage, tags and promotional materials for assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain all new planograms within assigned Kitchen section.
• Coach and Train associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation, and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of safety and sanitation.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Job description

Plan, order, and organize of merchandise. Train, coach and direct all associates that work within the specific areas of the Kitchen Place Department. Perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Responsible for pricing and displaying of all merchandise.
• Merchandise all end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes and cross merchandising within assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain proper signage, tags and promotional materials for assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain all new planograms within assigned Kitchen section.
• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Use Magic System to manage the ordering/replenishment of all merchandise.
• Use Magic System to insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information.
• Coach and Train associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation, and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of safety and sanitation.
• Communicate and interact with employees and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain floor, shelf and Kitchen areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100 percent.
• Keep updated on all new planogram revisions, Marketing Bulletins, and notes and communication.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Understand all key components of department operations.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Demonstrate ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Grocery retail work experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability an d integrity.

Job Info

• Job Identification 219552
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 08:33 PM
• Locations 1393 N Central Expy, Anna, TX, 75409, US (On-site)

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.
– Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is 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 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.