PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain seeks a dedicated Produce/Clerk to enhance customer experiences and support department goals. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, assisting customers, managing produce, and upholding safety standards. This role offers flexible scheduling and growth opportunities within a supportive team. Join us to make a difference in our customers' lives.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must have a current food handler's permit upon employment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effective communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment by assisting customers and answering questions.
• Maintain product knowledge and prepare produce platters/trays.
• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

Current food handler's permit

Job description

PRODUCE/CLERK (Finance)

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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously 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 support your future by offering value and care to help you grow. 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 Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making suggestions about products
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with preparing produce platters/trays
• Inform customers about specials and recommend products to meet their needs
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping
• Maintain a positive attitude and stay current with store promotions
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and maintain temperature logs
• Reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify management of equipment issues
• Report customer or employee accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation