CHINESE KITCHEN/CHEF

The Kroger Co.•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

Prepare and display foods for sale in accordance with company standards, recipes, policies, and food safety procedures. Serve customers, operate the cash register, and provide prompt, cheerful customer service. Maintain food freshness and quality, signage, product rotation, and organized, clean work and sales areas. Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils according to company and Health Department requirements, and follow all company policies and procedures. The role requires demonstrating the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, and performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Willingness and availability to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
Ability to work safely with cleaning solutions and sharp tools and carefully operate slicing equipment.
Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
Ability to multitask, set priorities, present information professionally, and work with all levels of the organization.
Personal initiative and follow-through to completion.
Strong communication skills and diplomacy when dealing with people.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all department members.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Chinese Kitchen, Food Service, Restaurant, or similar work experience.
Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Understanding of key department operations, such as managing people, merchandising, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, and expense control.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Prepare and display foods according to company standards, recipes, policies, and food safety procedures.
Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, and quality.
Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and organized.
Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas.
Keep floors clean, safe, and free of clutter.
Wait on customers promptly and cheerfully, greet them, and provide good-quality foods.
Operate the cash register in accordance with company procedures.
Increase store sales and profits.
Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils according to company and Health Department policies and procedures.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.