Categories : Retail, Customer Service, Food Service

Job Overview

The Seafood Counter Clerk at Kroger plays a vital role in our fresh seafood department, ensuring customers receive high-quality, fresh seafood products with exceptional service. This position involves preparing, displaying, and selling a variety of seafood items including fish fillets, shellfish, and prepared seafood dishes. The clerk maintains the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and product freshness while providing knowledgeable advice to customers on seafood selection, preparation, and cooking methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and wrap seafood products for customer purchase, ensuring accurate weights and pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock to maintain freshness, and order supplies as needed.
• Clean and sanitize the seafood counter, equipment, and display cases according to health and safety regulations.
• Assist customers with product recommendations, answer questions about sustainability, allergies, and recipes.
• Operate scales, slicers, and other equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of seafood handling. Physical stamina is required for standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a cool, wet environment. Previous experience in grocery retail or food handling is preferred. Kroger provides training on food safety protocols and customer service excellence.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic team-oriented atmosphere in a busy supermarket setting. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join Kroger's family of associates and contribute to delivering fresh, quality products to our communities.

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