Produce Specialist: Fresh, Customer-First Service

Kroger Family of Companies; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Indiana is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver outstanding service and maintain a safe, clean store environment.

You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals, promote brand recognition, and help customers with product questions, samples, and recommendations. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and integrity guides daily actions.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and 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 and valued by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products and suggest suitable options to customers.
• Assist with produce platters/trays preparation and service.
• Inform customers of produce specials and promotions.
• Recommend items to ensure customers get what they want and need.
• Prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise accurately.
• Inspect product quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Stock and label department merchandise; report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain a positive attitude and adapt to ads and promotions.
• Ensure cases and coolers are properly temperature-controlled and logs kept.
• Support safety programs and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Notify management of accidents or safety risks.
• Follow directions and seek help to resolve customer issues.

Skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Basic math

Customer service

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Indiana is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver outstanding service and maintain a safe, clean store environment.

You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals, promote brand recognition, and help customers with product questions, samples, and recommendations. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and integrity guides daily actions.