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Kroger · 2 days ago

PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

Kirkland, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude

Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates

Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork

Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume

Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process

Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products

Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items

Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action

Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results

Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management

Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department

Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor

Implement the period promotional plan for the department

Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports

Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs

Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)

Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained

Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents

Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud

Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

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Food HandlingMathematicsCommunicationStress ManagementProduce/retail experienceProblem-solvingBilingual

Required

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Current food handlers permit once employed

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Any produce/retail experience

Any management experience

Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

Benefits

Health care benefits

Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements

Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements

Potentially bonus eligible depending on varying criteria by location

Associate discounts

Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements

Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career