Produce Clerk: Fresh Produce & Customer Service

The Kroger Co.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Lafayette, IN is seeking team-oriented associates to create exceptional customer experiences and maintain a safe, clean store environment.

You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and quality standards while upholding Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will engage with customers, promote brands, stock and label merchandise, and help ensure food safety and freshness across the department.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Provide helpful product questions and recommendations to customers within the department.
• Assist with produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials.
• Maintain department merchandise: label, stock, and inventory.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs kept.
• Report safety risks or issues to store management.

Skills

Effective communication

Math basics

Stress management

Second language

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Lafayette, IN is seeking team-oriented associates to create exceptional customer experiences and maintain a safe, clean store environment.

You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and quality standards while upholding Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will engage with customers, promote brands, stock and label merchandise, and help ensure food safety and freshness across the department.