PRODUCE/GM CLERK

The Kroger Co. • Camarillo, CA

20d • $17 - $23

About The Position

The Produce/GM Clerk creates outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and helps maintain a safe, clean, and fresh department that encourages customers to return. The role supports department sales and profit goals, promotes the Customer 1st strategy, and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Duties include preparing and stocking produce, assisting customers with recommendations and product information, checking quality and freshness, maintaining inventory awareness and proper cooler temperatures, and following food-safety and safety requirements. The position also involves helping customers and providing direct support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Produce experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal laws; safety and food-safety regulations; and company guidelines.
• Help create a welcoming customer environment by answering questions and recommending products sold in the department and throughout the store.
• Cut and package produce, stock items, and perform CAO and Key Retailing duties to company standards.
• Prepare fruit and vegetable platters and trays.
• Offer product samples and inform customers about produce specials.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Recommend produce items to customers based on their needs.
• Lift up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Stay current on present, future, seasonal, and special advertisements.
• Help control department expenses.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and keep temperature logs.
• Comply with safety procedures, reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
• Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance needs and report repair needs to the appropriate department or store manager.
• Report safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide direct support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways that support growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed