Produce Clerk - Customer Experience Expert

Kroger Family of Companies; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Produce Associate to create outstanding customer experiences in the produce department. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment, assist customers, and prepare produce platters while supporting department goals.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 30 pounds, inspecting product quality, and offering samples. A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and compliance with company guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit (where applicable) once employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions and recommending products.
• Perform duties to company standard in cutting and packaging produce items, stocking, CAO and Key Retailing.
• Prepare fruit and vegetable platters/trays.
• Offer product samples.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Produce Associate to create outstanding customer experiences in the produce department. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment, assist customers, and prepare produce platters while supporting department goals.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 30 pounds, inspecting product quality, and offering samples. A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and compliance with company guidelines is essential.