DELI​/CLERK

"Deli Clerk

– Role Overview

As a Deli Clerk at Kroger, you create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. You will establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that invites customers to return, assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals, and monitor all quality assurance standards. Kroger’s core values—respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety—guide your daily work.

• Wide range of health care coverage—including medical, dental, vision, and prescription—through company plans or collective bargaining agreements.
• Paid time off such as vacation and sick leave.
• Free, confidential financial and emotional counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco collaboration.
• Associate discounts on Kroger purchases, including Our Brands.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Founded in 1891, Kroger is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. We take pride in creating a welcoming environment that values people and the community. Our purpose is to feed the human spirit and provide career growth for associates.

• Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per customer requests.
• Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as fryers and slicers.
• Ensure deli items are labeled, dated, covered, rotated, and monitored for quality and freshness.
• Maintain knowledge of products sold within the deli department and respond to customer questions and suggestions.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by store leadership with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to gain an understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Good basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

For more information on benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page
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