PRODUCE/CLERK

King Soopers in; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Produce Clerk who is passionate about customer service and food. This role involves creating a welcoming environment, assisting customers with their produce needs, and ensuring the department meets quality standards. You will be part of a dynamic team that values respect, integrity, and diversity. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, join us in feeding the human spirit!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Emotional support programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining effective communication.
• Knowledge of basic math and a current food handlers permit required.

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist with produce preparation.
• Maintain product quality and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Second language proficiency

Education

Food handlers 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 established 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.

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. 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. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

What you'll receive from us:

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs 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 handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our Customers
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays
• Inform customers of produce specials
• Recommend items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Display a positive attitude
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activity to store management
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues
• Support and assist with interactions involving minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation