Deli Clerk

Job Description

• A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same.
• As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return.
• Deli Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards.
• Most importantly, as a Deli team member you should demonstrate Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Wide range of health care coverage: affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, holiday, and parental leave.
• Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Associate discounts on Kroger purchases including Our Brands and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through the industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.

• Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per customer requests.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to the recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers.
• Ensure that all deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality and freshness.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned by store leadership with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Good basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed.