Produce Specialist: Elevate Freshness & Service

Kroger; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is hiring to deliver outstanding customer experience in-store. The role supports department goals, upholds the Customer 1st strategy, and reinforces Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The associate assists customers, promotes brands, and maintains a welcoming environment across departments and the store. Responsibilities include answering questions, stocking and labeling products, and ensuring freshness and proper temperatures.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Promote corporate brands to customers.
• Answer questions about products and provide recommendations.
• Prepare produce platters/trays and inventory merchandise.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and safety compliance.
• Label, stock and inventory department items.
• Report discrepancies to management.
• Provide support with safety programs and incident reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Math basics

Second language

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger is hiring to deliver outstanding customer experience in-store. The role supports department goals, upholds the Customer 1st strategy, and reinforces Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The associate assists customers, promotes brands, and maintains a welcoming environment across departments and the store. Responsibilities include answering questions, stocking and labeling products, and ensuring freshness and proper temperatures.