PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK

Kroger in; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Produce/Lead Clerk to manage the Produce department, ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service, maintaining quality standards, and supporting team development. This position offers opportunities for growth, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefit options, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise functions and duties for the Produce department.
• Adhering to safety and food safety regulations.
• Creating schedules to manage customer flow and training staff.

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 fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the Produce department. Support day-to-day operations of Produce. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth by offering value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh 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: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling 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 food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, 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 handlers permit upon employment

Preferred qualifications:

• Management experience
• Produce department experience

Additional responsibilities include:

• Adhering to all safety and food safety regulations and company policies.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Communicating departmental and company information effectively.
• Setting performance goals and empowering team members.
• Creating schedules to manage customer flow.
• Training and developing staff in various tasks including inventory and stocking.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Offering product samples and informing customers of specials.
• Inspecting products for quality and freshness.
• Using Fresh Insights for sell-through and shrink reduction.
• Recommending produce to customers.
• Developing and executing a department business plan.
• Working in refrigerated areas and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Implementing promotional plans and maintaining pricing accuracy.
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring proper temperatures and safety procedures.
• Reporting safety risks, accidents, and illegal activities.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.