
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.50 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
training programs
Job Description
Kroger is the nation's largest grocer, originating from a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago and now operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, Kroger emphasizes the importance of diverse teams passionate about food and people, united by the mission to Feed the Human Spirit. Innovation and a commitment to outstanding customer experiences remain central to Kroger’s identity, creating not only memorable shopping experiences but a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where people matter. Associates at Kroger enjoy the opportunity to grow alongside the company, with access to extensive training and career pathways and a wealth of comprehensive benefits focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
This position invites you to become a valued part of the Kroger family, where you will help create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. The role involves establishing and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return while assisting the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals. You will ensure quality assurance standards are met, embrace the Customer 1st strategy, and foster an atmosphere of respect, honesty, integrity, and inclusion among team members. This role offers the ability to contribute to a company dedicated to both customers and associates, nurturing potential in a caring and purpose-driven environment. The position suits individuals who seek either part-time roles or new career paths in retail, food service, or customer service sectors, providing opportunities for growth, learning, and competitive benefits including flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare coverage.
This position invites you to become a valued part of the Kroger family, where you will help create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. The role involves establishing and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return while assisting the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals. You will ensure quality assurance standards are met, embrace the Customer 1st strategy, and foster an atmosphere of respect, honesty, integrity, and inclusion among team members. This role offers the ability to contribute to a company dedicated to both customers and associates, nurturing potential in a caring and purpose-driven environment. The position suits individuals who seek either part-time roles or new career paths in retail, food service, or customer service sectors, providing opportunities for growth, learning, and competitive benefits including flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare coverage.
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Pass wine test once employed
Job Qualifications
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
- Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, the flavor profiles and how they are made
- Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers as they relate to the consumer
- Experience working with wine and beer
- Retail experience
- High school education or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Pass wine test once employed
Job Duties
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- 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
- Offer product samples, consistent with company guidelines and applicable laws, to help customers discover new items or products inquire about
- Inform customers of wine specials
- Provide customers with products that they have requested
- Recommend wine items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Assist customers with pairing of wine and other items such as meat, cheeses, desserts
- Collaborate with store chef for wine tastings and other programs featuring wines
- Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- 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 risk, 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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