GROCERY/PIC

The Kroger Co.•Kirkland, WA

3d•$17 - $27

About The Position

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals, monitoring quality assurance standards, and directing and supervising department functions. Support day-to-day Grocery operations while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current food handlers permit once employed.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Management experience preferred.
Retail and/or Grocery experience.

Responsibilities

Display a positive attitude and promote trust and respect among associates.
Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates.
Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company and store goals.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines.
Help customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
Maintain knowledge of department products and answer questions or make product suggestions.
Order, label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
Execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.
Use Grocery department equipment according to company guidelines, including refrigerators, freezers, baler, u-boats, compactor, forklift, and pallet jacks.
Assist in monitoring and controlling department expenses.
Monitor inventory and stocking conditions and note inventory discrepancies.
Train department associates on inventory, stocking, and Computer Assisted Ordering.
Process customer transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently using the POS system and applicable tenders and checkout procedures.
Follow company limits and procedures for cash shortages and overages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
Follow guidelines for restricted sale items, including alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, and videos.
Follow food safety regulations and guidelines.
Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
Reinforce safety programs, follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance and notify the appropriate department or store manager of items needing repair.
Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
Report safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.