FRONT END/COURTESY CLERK

The Kroger Co.•West Bend, WI

About The Position

The Front End/Courtesy Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and helps maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. The role demonstrates the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The clerk greets and assists customers, processes checkout transactions accurately and efficiently, and follows company policies for payment methods, restricted-sale items, coupons, gift cards, and other checkout procedures. The position also supports store safety, food safety, equipment maintenance, and customer service throughout the store. The clerk must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Customer service experience.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Bagger or Courtesy Clerk.

Responsibilities

Greet, engage, and assist customers.
Process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
Understand and use the Point of Sale (POS) system, handling cash, checks, credit, debit, SNAP EBT, Offline SNAP EBT, WIC, rain checks, loyalty offers, coupons, and checkout procedures according to company policy.
Follow company limits and guidelines on cash shortages and overages, and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
Follow guidelines for restricted-sale items, including alcohol, tobacco, and DVDs.
Report pricing discrepancies to the Scan Coordinator.
Follow established policies and procedures for postage stamps, gift cards, and coupons, where applicable.
Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
Comply with safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues, and notify store management.
Inspect equipment as part of preventive maintenance and notify the appropriate department or store manager when repairs are needed.
Help customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Act honestly and with integrity when handling 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 older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.