PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK

Kroger in; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Produce/Lead Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences and oversee the Produce department. You'll manage operations, promote teamwork, and ensure quality standards while receiving comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Holiday and sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• 18 years of age required.
• Current food handler permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to safety and food safety laws.
• Training and developing staff on various tasks.
• Managing scheduling to meet customer demand.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to handle stressful situations

Job description

PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK (Finance)

Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that encourages customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals for the department, and monitor and control all quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for 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.

Our history began over a century ago in Cincinnati with a small grocery store. Today, we are the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, all with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to innovation and creating memorable experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

We value our people and strive to provide the ingredients for your success both at work and in life. We support your growth with the resources you need to succeed. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and holiday and sick pay.
• Emotional and financial support through programs like Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on a variety of purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handler permit upon employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Management experience preferred
• Produce department experience

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to all safety, food safety laws, and company guidelines
• Promoting trust and respect among staff
• Communicating departmental and company information
• Setting performance goals and fostering teamwork
• Managing scheduling to meet customer demand
• Training and developing staff on various tasks
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers
• Offering product samples and promoting specials
• Inspecting products for quality and freshness
• Using Fresh Insights for sales and shrink reduction
• Recommending produce to customers
• Developing and executing a business plan
• Working in refrigerated areas and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Implementing promotional plans and maintaining inventory accuracy
• Monitoring temperature logs and ensuring safety compliance
• Reporting safety risks and incidents
• Performing essential functions with or without accommodations