Produce Clerk: Freshness & Customer Experience Pro

The Kroger Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mariano’s in Illinois is hiring for a customer-focused role within the department. You will deliver outstanding service, promote Kroger brands, and help maintain a safe, clean store environment that makes customers feel welcome and respected.

You will answer product questions, assist with displays and inventory, and support timely pricing and promotions. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and positive interactions with customers and associates.

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 appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with recommendations.
• Assist with produce preparation and displays.
• Inform customers of produce specials and promotions.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and maintain temperature logs.
• Report safety risks to store management and follow safety procedures.
• Support maintenance and report any equipment issues.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Math skills

Food safety permit

Job description

Mariano’s in Illinois is hiring for a customer-focused role within the department. You will deliver outstanding service, promote Kroger brands, and help maintain a safe, clean store environment that makes customers feel welcome and respected.

You will answer product questions, assist with displays and inventory, and support timely pricing and promotions. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and positive interactions with customers and associates.