Seafood Clerk

Kroger; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Gig Harbor is seeking a Seafood Clerk to prepare and display seafood for sale, while delivering strong customer service and upholding safety standards.

You will monitor temperatures, check product quality, and assist customers with friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels and notices.
• Ability to multi-task and work with others in a fast-paced setting.
• Proactive attitude and follow-through on tasks.
• Experience in customer service and food handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display seafood items for sale per standards and policies.
• Wait on customers, provide quality foods and friendly service.
• Monitor temperature and product quality to ensure safety.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms and coolers clean and organized.
• Operate cash register and follow company procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Shelf tag reading

Multi-tasking

Team player

Personal initiative

Customer service

Job description

Prepare and display Seafood items for sale in an efficient, sanitary and artistic manner and in accordance with company standards and policies. Perform customer service functions and follow all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully and provide them with good quality foods
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Communicate with customers and associates
• Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods in accordance with company standards, recipes, and policies - in compliance with Food Safety Policies and Procedures and Health Department regulations
• Perform required temperature monitoring
• Monitor product quality; make sure it is always fresh and safe
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and well organized
• Keep carts, tools, equipment and supplies in their designated areas
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils in accordance with company and Health Department policies and procedures
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Operate cash register in accordance with company procedures, as applicable
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• Effective written and oral communication skills that engage our customers and associates
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate all production equipment

Desired

• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling
• Experience in grocery retail, customer service, and food preparation