Produce Clerk — Fresh Produce & Customer Experience

Kroger; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You will help maintain a clean, safe department area, assist the manager in achieving sales goals, and promote product knowledge to customers.

Role requires strong communication, ability to handle stressful situations, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Prior retail experience and a food handler permit are beneficial.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist and appreciate customers.
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and important by answering product questions.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond with suggestions.
• Assist with producing platters/trays.
• Inform customers of specials and promotions.
• Recommend items to meet customer needs.
• Prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
• Inspect quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with ads.
• Ensure proper temperatures and maintain logs.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handling permit

Job description

Kroger is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced store environment. You will help maintain a clean, safe department area, assist the manager in achieving sales goals, and promote product knowledge to customers.

Role requires strong communication, ability to handle stressful situations, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Prior retail experience and a food handler permit are beneficial.