SEAFOOD/CLERK

Kroger; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain in Spokane Valley is seeking a Seafood Department Associate. Responsibilities include preparing and displaying seafood items in a safe and appealing manner, providing great customer service, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The job offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, including healthcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills that engage customers and associates.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, and training materials.
• Capability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display seafood items efficiently and artistically.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sales areas.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

• 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

About The Team

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience. To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well‑being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well‑Being Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft‑Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!