PRODUCE​/CLERK

Job Description

PRODUCE/CLERK at Kroger
. Join our team in the Produce department to deliver an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. You will maintain a safe, clean environment, assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals, and uphold quality assurance standards while embracing Kroger’s Customer 1st strategy and core values.

Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
Industry: Retail.

• Role model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department, responding to questions and making suggestions.
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
• Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
• Review and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering and shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying the appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, non‑confrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

• Comparable retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing).

Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. From a single Cincinnati grocery store, we have grown and now take pride in bringing diverse teams together to feed the human spirit. We provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our continuing education program.
• Vast potential for growth via industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Find out more about benefits and eligibility on our Benefits Page
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