Kroger · 1 month ago
DELI/LEAD CLERK
150 W 63rd St, Westmont, IL, 60559, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$19.35/hr - $22.35/hrKroger, through its Mariano's brand, is dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences in the grocery retail sector. The Lead Clerk in the Deli department is responsible for supervising daily operations, ensuring product quality, and promoting teamwork among associates to achieve sales and service goals.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
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
Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets
Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
Slice deli meats and cheeses to customers’ requests using proper deli equipment
Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
Inform customers of deli specials
Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink
Recommend deli items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
Use all equipment in deli such as the fryer, rotisary, heat lamps, and ovens according to company guidelines
Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions especially promotions that affect the Deli
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
Assist Food Service Manager in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
Assist Food Service Manager in planning, organizing and supervising the inventory process
Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering
Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
Notify management of customer or employee accidents
Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to handle stressful situations
Preferred
High school education or equivalent preferred
Management experience preferred
Retail experience
Deli experience
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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