PRODUCE/CLERK

The Kroger Co.•Arvada, CO

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 reaching department sales and profit goals and monitor established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy, encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service, and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role includes customer assistance and product recommendations, preparation and handling of produce merchandise, quality and freshness checks, inventory and stocking, and maintaining proper temperatures and safety standards. The Produce Clerk also supports department operations by reporting discrepancies, equipment issues, accidents, and safety risks to management.

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.
Ability to speak, read, and/or write in a second language.

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 customer questions about products sold in the department and throughout the store.
Maintain knowledge of department products and answer questions or suggest products.
Assist with preparing produce platters and trays.
Inform customers of produce specials.
Recommend items to customers to help them get the products they want and need.
Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise adequately.
Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
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.
Comply with safety procedures, reinforce safety programs, 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, to store management.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity.
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.