CHEESE SHOP/LEAD CLERK - $25.61 per HOUR

King Soopers is a leading grocery store chain based in Colorado, merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, King Soopers proudly serves customers in over 115 stores across Colorado and Wyoming. As part of the Kroger family of companies, King Soopers brings together diverse teams united by a passion for food and people, focused on one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. This established grocery retailer has a rich tradition of innovation and dedication to providing amazing experiences not only for its customers but also for the communities and employees it serves. At King Soopers, people truly matter, and the company fosters an environment where associates can grow and thrive both professionally and personally. The organization supports its workforce by offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement, ensuring employees have the value and care needed to succeed. The Cheese Department Associate role at King Soopers is a vital position that blends customer service, food safety, team leadership, and operational duties to create an outstanding customer experience. This role is centered around delivering exceptional service by assisting customers, answering questions about products, and making tailored suggestions to enhance their shopping experience. Associates in this role are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in the cheese department, encouraging customers to return. They manage quality assurance standards to uphold product freshness and merchandising quality, contributing directly to the department's sales and profit goals. This position embodies the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Associates help to implement the Customer 1st strategy by encouraging teamwork and excellent customer interactions, making them key players in the store’s overall success. In addition to customer-facing duties, Associates also train and coach department team members, ensuring everyone performs at or above expectations. With a commitment to food safety regulations and proper handling, they maintain product quality and adhere strictly to company policies. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling and benefits designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, underscoring King Soopers' investment in its associates. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, service-driven, and eager to learn, making the Cheese Department an excellent starting point or growth path within King Soopers and the wider Kroger family.

• Current food handler’s permit once employed
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to speak, read or write a second language preferred
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation