Produce Specialist - Freshness & Customer-First Service

Kroger; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a customer-focused team member to deliver outstanding service, keep a safe, clean store, and assist the department manager in meeting sales goals while upholding quality standards.

Welcome customers, promote products, share product knowledge, and support colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Prior retail experience and a second language are a plus, and food-handling permits may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Comparable Retail experience preferred.
• Second language skills (speaking, reading and/or writing) 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 enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products in the department and respond to questions.
• Assist with the preparation produce platters/trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend items to customers to ensure they get what they want.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise.
• 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 are maintained.
• Reinforce safety programs and report unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify managers of repairs.
• Report all safety risks or issues and illegal activity to store management.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Provide support interacting with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handlers permit

Retail experience

Second language

Job description

Kroger in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a customer-focused team member to deliver outstanding service, keep a safe, clean store, and assist the department manager in meeting sales goals while upholding quality standards.

Welcome customers, promote products, share product knowledge, and support colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Prior retail experience and a second language are a plus, and food-handling permits may be required.