Kroger · 3 months ago
PRODUCE/BACKUP ASST DEPT LEADER
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKroger is a leading grocery retailer dedicated to serving its customers with a focus on community and innovation. They are seeking a Produce/Backup Assistant Department Leader to assist the department manager in maximizing sales and profits while maintaining high standards of customer relations and operational efficiency in the Produce department.
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Responsibilities
Develop maximum customer relations by produce department
Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Produce associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures
Assist department manager in making recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating all produce department personnel
Coach and train all associates to read scales and prices correctly, on customer courtesy and productivity
Supervise all aspects of salad bar operations
Maintain good communication with all store personnel
Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the produce department in the absence of the Produce Manager
Direct the receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of all produce products
Order adequate stock and supplies and guard against waste and pilferage
Maintain and submit required records and reports and use them effectively
Maintain effective and good house cleaning in all areas
Keep adequate supplies on hand: bags, pricing and making equipment
Analyze continuously all aspects of produce department and periodically make changes, or make recommendations to store manager
Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manager
Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Willing work weekends, and holidays
Understanding of all key components of department operations
Knowledge of produce and store operations
Adept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise
Preferred
Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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