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.

Prepared to support the deli department in a fast paced, customer focused environment.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.
• Confidential financial and emotional counseling via the Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on Kroger purchases, including Our Brands.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to industry‑leading training programs and career pathways.

Every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. They’re not just hungry for food; they’re hungry for something that can make their lives healthier, easier, brighter, and a bit lighter. They’re hungry to feel good, do well, to go from anxiety to inspiration. That’s why our Purpose is To Feed the Human Spirit.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position.

• 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.
• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers promptly, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform the essential functions of this 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 a current food handlers permit once employed.

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon. 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.

• A wide range of health care 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 the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
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