JOB DETAILS
FRONT END/LEAD CLERK
CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationSanta Clarita
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 17, 2026
About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™.
Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.
We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide.
Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items.
The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.
To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role
Provide day-to-day support of all Front End department operations, policies, processes and procedures. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Explore and develop more effective and efficient processes, policies and procedures for Front End, Customer Service Center and Accounting.
- Design a cleaner, more efficient working environment for Front End, Customer Service and Accounting.
- Ensure safe, effective and efficient customer service is provided throughout department.
- Improve Shopping Experience Progress Report, Customer Tracker, Associate Tracker, Cash Over/Short, CCG, ELMS utilization, Customer Comment Cards, FES Evaluations, Bob Audits, and Key Retailing Measurements.
- Provide training, support and follow up on all aspects of Key Retailing.
- Coach and train customer service manager and front end supervisors.
- Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive and respectful manner.
- Support store management and customer service manager in maintaining a well-organized, clean, pleasant shopping environment at the check stands, front-end, Self Service Checkouts, Customer Service Center, Accounting Room and parking lot area.
- Follow through on special assignments and perform any and all duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Willing to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, or nights as the work demands.
- Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed (emphasis on Prime Time)
- Store retail experience with an emphasis on customer service and front-end operations.
- Ability to multi task and handle large workloads.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to learn a wide range of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACE, Supersked, etc.
- Understanding of all key components of department operations (ie. Managing people, merchandising, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, expense control)
- Past work record must exhibit a high level of integrity and dependability.
Desired
- Thorough experience in customer service and all phases of front-end operations.
Key Skills
Customer ServiceFront End OperationsTeam LeadershipStaff TrainingInventory ManagementShrink ControlLabor SchedulingExpense ControlMerchandisingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunicationMulti-taskingConflict ResolutionProcess Improvement
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportManagement & LeadershipFinance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Clerk supports daily front-end operations, including customer service, accounting, and store maintenance. They are responsible for coaching staff, implementing company initiatives, and ensuring efficient department processes.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
151544
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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