Kroger Has 10,000 Jobs on Its Shopping List. Here’s How to Bag One of Them
Big companies are making some big hires this new year.
First Amazon. Then Pizza Hut.
Now Kroger.
This Monday, the popular grocery store chain announced plans to hire about 10,000 additional permanent employees.
Kroger Offers Employees Awesome Benefits Too
Last year, Kroger landed in our round-up of 10 grocery stores that offer employees amazing benefits.
Kroger has a “Total Rewards” package it describes as highly competitive. Make sure you ask about benefits if you apply!
We mentioned a few of the benefits employees might be eligible for in our post, including…
- Medical plans
- Life insurance
- Discounted home and auto insurance
- Adoption benefits
- Retirement options
- Stock options
- Tuition assistance and college scholarships
- Product discounts
- Fitness tracking devices, discounted gym memberships or coaching plans.
Plus growth. Even if you snag a part-time gig in the beginning, there’s a possibility you can work your way up.
“Kroger is a place where you can come for a job and stay for a career,” says Tim Massa, Kroger’s vice president of human resources and labor relations.
He adds that 70% of store managers start as part-time clerks.
How to Bag One of These 10,000 Kroger Jobs
Massa says Kroger is looking for folks “who are passionate about people and about food, and who want to make a difference for our customers, communities and each other.”
If you’re interested in finding a job in your area, check out the Kroger jobs page and search by your zip code. If you don’t find your dream job on your first search, set an email notification to get automated updates.
Not hungry for a grocery gig? Find more job opportunities on our Facebook jobs page.
Your Turn: What’s your favorite grocery store?
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a junior writer at The Penny Hoarder. After recently completing graduate school, she focuses on saving money — and surviving the move back in with her parents.
