PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Produce Clerk where you'll create outstanding customer experiences. Support the department manager in achieving sales goals while ensuring a safe, clean environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on purchases

Emotional and financial support

Qualifications

• Current food handler's permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with product preparation.
• Ensure product quality and freshness, and report discrepancies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Proficiency in a second language

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 across 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, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position 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 in 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.
• 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 training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience
• Proficiency in a second language (speaking, reading, or writing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and build trust among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making suggestions
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with product preparation and presentation
• Inform customers of specials and recommend products to meet their needs
• Properly package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Ensure product quality and freshness, and report discrepancies
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with store promotions
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions and accidents, and support safety programs
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, and assist with conflict resolution
• Support customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and seniors
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations