Produce Specialist: Freshness & Customer Experience

Kroger; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Tupelo, MS is seeking a department associate to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while upholding quality assurance standards and the Customer 1st mindset.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and product knowledge. A food handler permit is required after employment, with opportunities to promote brands and support store operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist and appreciate 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 in-store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products and respond to questions with suggestions.
• Assist with produce platters/trays preparation and inventory.
• Inform customers of produce specials and recommendations.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Stress management

Education

Food handlers permit

Job description

Kroger in Tupelo, MS is seeking a department associate to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a safe, clean store environment. You will assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals while upholding quality assurance standards and the Customer 1st mindset.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and product knowledge. A food handler permit is required after employment, with opportunities to promote brands and support store operations.