Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.02 - $25.15
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discount
Job Description
Qualify Food Centers (QFC) is a well-established supermarket chain based in Washington that successfully merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Serving customers across 59 stores in Washington and Oregon, QFC has become a trusted name in the grocery retail industry, known for its commitment to quality, community, and exceptional customer service. As part of the larger Kroger family of companies, QFC benefits from a rich legacy of innovation, teamwork, and a deep passion for food and people. This connection grants it access to extensive resources and a broad network, allowing it to continuously enhance customer experiences and innovate in... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- high school education or equivalent
- ability to handle stressful situations
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math
- pass wine test once employed
- experience working with wine and beer
- retail experience
- second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
Job Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- experience working with wine and beer
- retail experience
- 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
- second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math
- ability to handle stressful situations
- 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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