Salad Bar Specialist — Fresh Prep & Customer Service

Kroger; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Harwood Heights, IL is seeking a part-time Produce Associate to prepare and display salad bar items, assist customers, and maintain sanitation and organization in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety practices, and strong customer service. Candidates should be available on weekends/holidays and be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to read labels and training materials.

Qualifications

• Weekend/holiday availability.
• Effective written and spoken communication.
• Ability to read shelf tags, labels and training materials.
• Ability to handle cleaning solutions and operate basic food-processing equipment.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm, courteous, and professional interactions with customers and associates.
• Produce work experience in food preparation is a plus.
• Dependability and integrity in work history.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, OSHA compliance and food handling responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display salad bar items safely per standards and policies.
• Check product quality; ensure freshness and rotation.
• Maintain organization of carts, tools, and supplies.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms and coolers clean and well organized.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Wash and sanitize equipment per policies and health dept. rules.
• Adhere to dress code, grooming, food safety and harassment policies.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading shelf tags

Food safety

Teamwork

Stress handling

Dependability

Job description

Kroger in Harwood Heights, IL is seeking a part-time Produce Associate to prepare and display salad bar items, assist customers, and maintain sanitation and organization in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety practices, and strong customer service. Candidates should be available on weekends/holidays and be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to read labels and training materials.