Produce Specialist: Elevate Customer Experience

Kroger; Owensboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will support the department manager in hitting sales goals, be knowledgeable about products, and assist with produce platters and promotions.

This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced store. You will help customers, stock merchandise, monitor temperatures, and uphold safety and quality standards to ensure a positive

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit if employed.

Responsibilities

• Assist department manager to reach sales and profit goals.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and answer questions.
• Know products in the department and respond to inquiries with recommendations.
• Assist with preparing produce platters and trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials and promotions.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Maintain proper temperatures and temperature logs in cases and coolers.
• Reinforce safety procedures and notify management of unsafe conditions.
• Report accidents and safety risks to store management.
• Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Bilingual (2nd language)

Job description

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will support the department manager in hitting sales goals, be knowledgeable about products, and assist with produce platters and promotions.

This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced store. You will help customers, stock merchandise, monitor temperatures, and uphold safety and quality standards to ensure a positive