CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2025 (PRNewswire) — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced that its Family of Companies plans to hire more than 18,000 employees to work in its shops and distribution centers during the holidays. Job openings include customer-facing roles such as cashiers, baggers, deli clerks, bakery helpers, and pharmacy technicians, offering flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.
Tim Massa, executive vice president and chief associate experience officer said : “Our incredible associates are the heart of Kroger, serving our customers with dedication every day” . As we enter this special season of giving and gratitude, we’re excited to welcome new associates to join us in providing fresh, affordable food and exceptional customer experiences. Whether it is a warm smile, a helping hand or a recipe recommendation, our associates play a vital role in creating moments that matter during the holiday season and beyond.
The Kroger Co. has been honored by Handshake for excellence in early career hiring, earned recognition as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, and ranked among Computerworld’s Top 100 best places to work in IT for seven years.
Visit krogerfamilycareers.com to learn more about pursuing a career in roles that enhance the customer experience at Kroger.
Employee Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Kroger pays well and has great benefits, such as affordable health insurance and retirement plans. Wages and benefits have gone up 38% in the last seven years.
- Education Support: Supporting employee education with a tuition reimbursement program offering up to $21,000 for part-time and full-time associates, from GED to Ph.D. courses.
- Health & Wellness: You can get free, private therapy from Magellan Health and BetterHelp 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Financial Wellness: Employees can get free financial advice and tools to help them save and plan for the future
- Exclusive Perks: Employees get discounts on food, vacation, electronics, and more.
Meet Chelsey, a Kroger cake decorator, in this Associate Spotlight
Chelsey came to Kroger when she was seeking part-time work after becoming a mother. The crew quickly found out that Chelsey was good at decorating cakes when she started working in the bakery. Soon, she was using her artistic skills to make stunning cakes for clients’ special events. Chelsey enjoys how her job lets her be the mom she wants to be for her kids and connect with clients. Find out more about Chelsey here.
If you’re looking for a new job like Chelsey’s, you can apply utilizing the mobile-friendly candidate experience. This makes it easier than ever to identify the right job, apply quickly using LinkedIn or Indeed profile import features, and join our team.
To find out more about working at Kroger, go to krogerfamilycareers.com.
Kroger’s History
We at The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) are committed to our mission: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We have more than 400,000 employees throughout our family of companies that serve over 11 million customers every day through e-commerce and retail food stores under a variety of banner names. We do this by inspiring and uplifting people through food and by establishing #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.