Produce Specialist: Fresh Produce & Customer Experience

The Kroger Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a customer-focused team member to deliver outstanding service and maintain a safe, clean environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals and uphold quality standards while embodying our Customer 1st strategy and company values.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, promoting products, stocking and labeling merchandise, and supporting store safety programs while maintaining a cooperative, high-paced work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.
• Comparable retail experience is desirable.
• Second language skills are a plus.

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 in the department and store.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions with recommendations.
• Assist with produce platters/trays preparation and labeling.
• Inform customers of produce specials and stock inventory.
• Provide friendly, honest service and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Current food handler permit

Comparable Retail experience

Second language

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a customer-focused team member to deliver outstanding service and maintain a safe, clean environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales goals and uphold quality standards while embodying our Customer 1st strategy and company values.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, promoting products, stocking and labeling merchandise, and supporting store safety programs while maintaining a cooperative, high-paced work ethic.