Food Manager

Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Manage the financial performance of the food department, maintain excellence in customer service, and certify the department meets or exceeds corporate and divisional merchandise and operational standards. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Frequent independent judgments are essential. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies/divisional standards including merchandising, food safety, signing, conditioning, stockroom, fixtures usage and maintenance, labor agreements, quality ordering functions, shrink control, shipping/receiving, salvage, freight receiving/stocking procedures
• Complete Food Safety audits; follow up reviews after Eco Lab audits
• Verify completion of daily temp logs, daily tours, and daily/weekly time and attendance functions
• Plan ads/store events; monitor daily/weekly sales; manage financial/store reports
• Manage/execute planograms, merchandising, and price changes
• Implement weekly Merchandise Specialists Notes, Off-Shelf Merchandising Notes, and Period Planners
• Audit file maintenance exceptions, scan audits, vendor logs, written distribution center returns, and in-store Price Change Control Log
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Interview/hire new personnel; write schedule
• Monitor overstock/understock conditions
• Maintain condition of facilities
• Respond to verbal/written customer comments/complaints/requests
• Complete customer and associate incident/accident report forms
• All store management work with associates to manage all common associate areas (i.e. break rooms and training areas) to make sure they are inviting in appearance and reflect "Our People Are Great"
• 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

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus Food Assistant Manager or equivalent experience, minimum of six months Fred Meyer experience, two-three years related retail experience, and one-two years management experience; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age/19 in Idaho/21 in Alaska
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis
• Ability to travel independently on an occasional basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with Computer Assisted Ordering
• Kroger Food Safety Level 1 Certification
• Valid driver's license
• CPR/first aid certification
• Fred Meyer lift truck certification/license
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal and/or state

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• BA/BS degree in business or related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Infopac, and email
• Ability to speak Spanish

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West

States: Oregon
Keywords: Grocery, Center Store

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Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  OR || Happy Valley || 12000 SE 82nd Ave || 97086 || Fred Meyer || None || Center Store || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None