PRODUCE/CLERK

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

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Produce Clerk to enhance the customer experience through exceptional service and effective teamwork. This role involves managing fresh produce, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a positive shopping atmosphere. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions

Flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's: acknowledge, assist, appreciate customers.
• Create a welcoming environment and answer customer questions.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

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 take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, all with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide 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 seeking a part-time position or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

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

• 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.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training and diverse career pathways.

For more info, 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
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, writing)

Responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's: acknowledge, assist, appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among associates
• Create a welcoming environment, assist customers, answer questions about products, and suggest items
• Prepare produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials
• Recommend products, ensure proper packaging, labeling, and inventory management
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, report discrepancies, and maintain temperature logs
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with ads and promotions
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, report unsafe conditions, and participate in preventive maintenance
• Report accidents, safety risks, or illegal activities to management
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflicts, and act with honesty and integrity
• Follow directions, seek assistance when needed, and support vulnerable populations
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation