Produce Specialist — Fresh, Customer-First Experience

The Kroger Co.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is hiring to join our team in Columbia. You will help create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and by maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

You will assist department management in achieving sales and profitability goals while upholding our core values of respect, integrity, and safety. You will engage with customers, promote products, prepare and stock merchandise, and ensure quality and freshness across the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist and appreciate our Customers.
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions about products
• Gain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions with recommendations
• Assist with the preparation produce platters/trays
• Inform customers of produce specials
• Recommend items to ensure customers get what they want
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
• Notify management of safety risks or issues, including robbery or theft
• Maintain proper temperatures and temperature logs
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed
• Communicate effectively to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math basics

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. is hiring to join our team in Columbia. You will help create an outstanding customer experience through friendly service and by maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

You will assist department management in achieving sales and profitability goals while upholding our core values of respect, integrity, and safety. You will engage with customers, promote products, prepare and stock merchandise, and ensure quality and freshness across the department.