SALAD BAR/CLERK

Kroger; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking individuals to prepare and display produce items for sale in a safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, organizing supplies, and ensuring cleanliness.

Applicants should possess effective communication skills and have a background in food preparation. The position offers flexible scheduling and numerous benefits, including healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and prepare labeling materials.
• Experience in food preparation or similar roles.
• Dependable and trustworthy work history.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display salad bar items safely.
• Check product quality and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness in sales area and backrooms.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Customer service skills

Job description

Prepare and display produce items for sale in an efficient, sanitary manner and in accordance with company standards & policies. Perform customer service functions and follow all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display salad bar items safely in accordance with company standards, recipes, & policies.
• Check product quality; make sure it is always fresh, rotated and stirred.
• Sort and prepare all salad bar products in accordance with Company policies with regard to quality and temperature.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep sales area, backrooms and coolers clean and well organized.
• Able to communicate with customers and associates.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and Health Dept. policies and procedures.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Produce, Company, and State and Federal laws, as made known.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures. Perform any and all duties as assigned.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to read and prepare shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, bulletins, etc.
• Must work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools and operate food-processing equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all members of the department.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, food handling, etc.

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.