Produce Specialist: Freshness, Service & Customer Care

Kroger; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Bluffton, SC is seeking a front-line team member to deliver outstanding customer service and uphold a clean, safe store environment. You will support department goals, assist with produce-related tasks, and promote store brands while maintaining quality and freshness standards.

The role emphasizes friendly customer interactions, adherence to safety policies, and reliable teamwork to meet daily store objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• 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 makes customers feel welcome, important and appreciated
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within 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
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take action
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Display a positive attitude
• Stay current with ads
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment
• Notify management of accidents
• Report safety risks or illegal activity to store management
• Work cooperatively in high paced environments
• Manage conflict calmly
• Be honest and protect customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek help when needed
• Provide support interacting with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Basic math

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

Kroger in Bluffton, SC is seeking a front-line team member to deliver outstanding customer service and uphold a clean, safe store environment. You will support department goals, assist with produce-related tasks, and promote store brands while maintaining quality and freshness standards.

The role emphasizes friendly customer interactions, adherence to safety policies, and reliable teamwork to meet daily store objectives.