Produce Specialist: Customer-First & Freshness Leader

Kroger; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance & coaching

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger in Blacksburg, VA is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals, promote Kroger corporate brands, and ensure quality standards across the department.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Effective communication during customer interactions
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced retail setting
• Basic math for cash handling and transactions
• Current food handlers permit required upon employment

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands to customers
• Create welcoming environment and answer product questions
• Prepare and label produce items and maintain inventory
• Inform customers of specials and upsell where appropriate
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and adherence to quality standards

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Basic math

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in Blacksburg, VA is seeking team members to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals, promote Kroger corporate brands, and ensure quality standards across the department.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail setting.