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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The Kroger Company, originating from a modest grocery store in Cincinnati over a century ago, has evolved into the largest grocer in the United States. Operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different brand names, Kroger has established itself as a household name recognized for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. As America's grocer, Kroger places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, bringing together teams with a passion for food and people. This dedication is reflected in their mission to 'Feed the Human Spirit' by innovating and providing exceptional shopping experiences, nourishing both customers and communities alike. The company is deeply rooted in community values, creating an inclusive workplace where employees are respected, valued, and given opportunities to grow. With a focus on associate well-being, Kroger offers comprehensive benefits and encourages continuous learning and development.

The role offered is a customer service and coffee shop position within Kroger's grocery stores, designed for individuals eager to contribute to creating an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome, valued, and satisfied. This position focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the work environment. The successful candidate will embody Kroger's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Responsibilities include providing accurate product information, preparing beverage selections to established standards, managing inventory, and promoting teamwork to meet company goals. Additionally, employees in this role will support the community by interacting compassionately with all customers, including minors and individuals with special needs, demonstrating professionalism and ethical conduct at all times. Employment opportunities are available in full- or part-time capacities, offering flexible schedules and competitive pay. Kroger supports its associates by providing a wide range of healthcare options, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and emotional as well as financial support through assistance programs. This position is ideal for those who are caring, purpose-driven, and motivated by learning new skills to cultivate a rewarding career in the retail grocery sector.

Job Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Any previous comparable experience
  • Knowledge of coffee shop operations and equipment
  • Ability to prepare beverage selections according to recipe and customer requests
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and associates
  • Ability to maintain product quality and adherence to food safety regulations
  • Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment including espresso machine, blender, and steamer
  • Ability to collaborate with team members to achieve store goals
  • Basic inventory and labeling skills

Job Duties

  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
  • Prepare beverage selections to recipe and standards and to customer's requests using proper equipment
  • Tender transactions using company best practices
  • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products for which they inquire about
  • Inform customers of coffee shop specials
  • Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink
  • Recommend coffee shop items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • Use all equipment in coffee shop such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • Prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness
  • review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
  • Properly use kitchen equipment, espresso machine, blender, computerized scale and steamer
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • 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, issues or illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud to store management
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to 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
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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