Produce Clerk

The Kroger Co.•Pekin, IL

About The Position

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The Produce Clerk serves customers, prepares and maintains produce merchandise, supports department sales and quality standards, and follows safety and equipment procedures. The role also involves working cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and providing support to customers who may be minors, individuals with special needs, or older adults.

Requirements

Ability to handle stressful situations.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
Current food handlers permit once employed.

Nice To Haves

Comparable retail experience.
A second language, including speaking, reading, and/or writing.

Responsibilities

Role model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
Promote Corporate Brands to customers.
Promote trust and respect among associates.
Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
Maintain knowledge of department products, answer questions, and make product suggestions.
Assist with preparation of produce platters and trays.
Inform customers of produce specials and recommend items to meet their needs.
Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action when needed.
Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
Report product ordering or shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
Maintain a positive attitude and stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance needs 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, to store management.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity; follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.