CHEESE SHOP/CLERK

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description 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 achieving sales and profit goals and monitor and control quality assurance standards. Work closely with the Deli/Baker merchandising team to create an engaging environment for customers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions, making suggestions about products. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items. Inform customers of Cheese Shop specials. Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered, ensuring correct portion size to prevent shrink. Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise. Check product quality to ensure freshness, review sell‑by dates, and take appropriate action. Label, stock and inventory department merchandise. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager. Understand the store's layout and locate products when requested by customer. Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads. Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and note any discrepancies. Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions. Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of items needing repair. Notify management of customer or employee accidents. Report all safety risks or issues and illegal activity to store management. Work cooperatively in a high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment. Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, cooperative manner. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information. 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/or older adults. Perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Position Qualifications Effective communication skills. Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction). Ability to handle stressful situations. Desired Previous Job Experience High school education or equivalent. Comparable retail experience. About Us From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into America’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores. We take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all. What You’ll Receive From Us 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 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Other Industries Retail Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate Brownstown Charter Township, MI. 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger