Produce Specialist – Freshness & Customer-First Service

Kroger Co.; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking an upbeat team member to deliver outstanding customer service in the store environment. You will support the department manager in meeting sales goals while ensuring quality, safety, and a welcoming experience for shoppers.

Responsibilities include promoting brand products, answering questions, stocking and labeling merchandise, and maintaining accurate temperature logs. A friendly, proactive attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Knowledge of basic math operations.
• 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 welcomes customers by answering questions about products and store offerings.
• Gain knowledge of products and respond to questions 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.
• 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 and promotions.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and logs kept.
• Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Math basics

Customer service

Food safety permit

Job description

Kroger Co. is seeking an upbeat team member to deliver outstanding customer service in the store environment. You will support the department manager in meeting sales goals while ensuring quality, safety, and a welcoming experience for shoppers.

Responsibilities include promoting brand products, answering questions, stocking and labeling merchandise, and maintaining accurate temperature logs. A friendly, proactive attitude is essential for success.