PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK

Mariano's; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariano's is seeking a Produce department leader to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. This role involves supervising daily operations, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a food handler permit.

Benefits

Wide-ranging healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling options

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current food handler permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions within the Produce department.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met.
• Manage scheduling and training of staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Stress management

Job description

Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and inviting environment that encourages customer loyalty. Achieve sales and profit goals for the department, ensuring all quality assurance standards are met. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities within the Produce department. Support daily operations and promote the Customer 1st strategy by encouraging associates to deliver excellent service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. We proudly serve customers across over 40 stores in the Chicago Metro area.

As part of Kroger, we are committed to bringing diverse teams together with a shared passion for food and people, with the purpose of Feeding the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of everything we do.

People matter here. We aim to provide the resources you need to succeed both professionally and personally. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career opportunity, we invite you to apply and join our Mariano's family.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Wide-ranging healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling options with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training and diverse career paths.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handler permit upon employment

Preferred qualifications:

• Management experience
• Produce department experience

Additional responsibilities include adhering to all safety and food safety regulations, promoting trust and respect among team members, establishing performance goals, managing scheduling, training staff, creating a welcoming environment for customers, inspecting product quality, managing inventory and expenses, maintaining proper temperatures, ensuring safety protocols, and performing other essential duties as required.