SALAD BAR/CLERK

Kroger; Salina (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Associate to prepare and display salad bar items and assist customers in a fast-paced store environment. You will ensure product quality, proper rotation, and sanitation while maintaining an organized work area.

Responsibilities include communicating with customers and colleagues, keeping equipment clean, and adhering to company policies on dress code and safety. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display salad bar items safely and according to standards.
• Check product quality and ensure freshness, rotation and proper stirring.
• Sort and prepare salad bar products following policy on quality and temperature.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized in designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of sales area, backrooms and coolers.
• Assist customers and communicate effectively with associates.
• Wash and sanitize equipment per company and Health Dept. policies.
• Present a clean, neat, and friendly impression to customers.
• Follow dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and workplace conduct rules.
• Maintain equipment and facilities per policies and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

POS system

Tools

POS system

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.

• 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

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.

Desired

• 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.