Produce Experience Specialist

Kroger; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Toledo is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer experiences through friendly service and knowledge of products. You will maintain a safe, clean store environment, assist the department manager in reaching goals, and uphold our Customer 1st strategy and company values.

Responsibilities include aiding customers, promoting brands, maintaining product knowledge, handling produce, ensuring proper temperatures, and reporting safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication is essential.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handler's permit required upon employment.

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.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Assist with preparation of produce platters/trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend items to ensure customers get what they want.
• Prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
• Review products for quality and freshness and take action.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Stay current with ads and promotions.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers; maintain logs.
• Support safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs.
• Notify management of accidents, risks, or illegal activity.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle conflicts professionally and with integrity.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in Toledo is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer experiences through friendly service and knowledge of products. You will maintain a safe, clean store environment, assist the department manager in reaching goals, and uphold our Customer 1st strategy and company values.

Responsibilities include aiding customers, promoting brands, maintaining product knowledge, handling produce, ensuring proper temperatures, and reporting safety concerns.