King Soopers/City Market · 1 month ago
GROCERY/ASST DEPT LEADER
Falcon, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26/hr - $26/hrKing Soopers is a grocery store chain serving customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming. The Grocery/Asst Dept Leader will assist the Department Manager in managing department associates and ensuring excellent customer service while maximizing sales and profits.
Food ProcessingRetail
Responsibilities
Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training and directing Grocery Department associates
Perform production and customer service functions
Maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with policies and procedures
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands
Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Effective written and oral 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
Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc
Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.)
Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by store management, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with prompt courteous service
Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions
Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager's absence
Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise
Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities
Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results
Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards
Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner
Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
Perform any and all duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands
Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Effective written and oral 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
Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc
Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.)
Preferred
Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by store management, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with prompt courteous service
Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions
Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager's absence
Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise
Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities
Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results
Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards
Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner
Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
Perform any and all duties as assigned
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
King Soopers/City Market
King Soopers & City Market is Colorado's largest, full-service retail grocery chain. Our roots began in Colorado.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-19
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2025-08-26
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