DELI/CLERK

The Role

A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Deli Clerk assists the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitors all established quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals
• Monitor quality assurance standards
• Support the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals
• Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per customer requests
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to the recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers
• Ensure that all deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality and freshness
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Good basic math skills
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, Emotional, Financial, and More
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave
• Access to free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration
• Savings on Kroger purchases, including discounts on Our Brands and more
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over your career through our industry-leading Continuing Education program

What to Expect From Our Interview Process

Please begin by submitting your application so we may review it; if available, please attach a resume too. Once we have reviewed your application and/or resume, you may be invited to an interview if your qualifications match our needs. If Invited for an interview you will have the opportunity to select a convenient time to meet with one of our team members. During the interview, we will learn more about your background and interests, share more about the Kroger company and the role you are interviewing for, and provide you with the chance to ask questions about joining our team.

About Us

We want the best for our associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

What We Need From You

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Good basic math skills
• Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed