Produce Specialist: Fresh, Friendly Customer Experience

Kroger; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver exceptional service and help maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will engage with customers, promote products and brands, and support the department team to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes honesty, integrity, and helpful interactions with shoppers, aligning with our core values. Training and collaboration with store teams are a key part of the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) is desirable.

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 appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond with suggestions.
• Assist with the preparation produce platters/trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend items to ensure customers get what they want and need.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with ads.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify issues to management.
• Notify management of accidents and report safety risks.

Skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Current food handler permit

Second language

Job description

Kroger in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a customer-focused associate to deliver exceptional service and help maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will engage with customers, promote products and brands, and support the department team to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes honesty, integrity, and helpful interactions with shoppers, aligning with our core values. Training and collaboration with store teams are a key part of the position.