Produce Clerk: Fresh Produce Expert & Customer Ally

Kroger; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Kokomo, IN seeks a customer-focused team member to deliver exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist department managers in reaching sales goals, uphold quality standards, and embody our Customer 1st strategy with associates and customers.

Responsibilities include understanding products, answering questions, preparing produce displays, stocking, labeling, and monitoring temperatures and safety practices.

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 inviting environment and answer questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Assist with produce platters/trays preparation.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend items to customers to meet their needs.
• Label and inventory department merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Display a positive attitude and stay aware of ads.
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers.
• Report safety risks or issues to management.
• Follow safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions.
• Notify management of accidents and repairs.
• Handle conflicts in a professional manner.
• Provide support to vulnerable customers when needed.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in Kokomo, IN seeks a customer-focused team member to deliver exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist department managers in reaching sales goals, uphold quality standards, and embody our Customer 1st strategy with associates and customers.

Responsibilities include understanding products, answering questions, preparing produce displays, stocking, labeling, and monitoring temperatures and safety practices.