DELI​/CLERK

A Kroger Deli Clerk

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 customers to return.

Deli Clerks assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards.

Most importantly, you should demonstrate Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Comprehensive benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.
• Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Discounts on Kroger purchases, including discounts on Our Brands.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career via the Continuing Education program.
• Industry‑leading training programs and opportunities for growth.

• 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 a current food handlers permit once employed.

• 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 customer needs in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Be asked to perform the essential functions of this position and other duties as assigned by store leadership with or without reasonable accommodation.