What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Assistant Department Leader position at Kroger?

Company Name:Fred Meyer
Position Type:Employee
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Minimum Pay Range:[[req_MinPayRange]]
Maximum Pay Range:[[req_MaxPayRange]]

Position Summary

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Produce department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

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

Minimum Position Qualifications

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Ability to handle stressful situations

Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Experience/Education

High School Diploma or GED

Any management experience

Any produce/retail experience

Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being 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

Financial Benefits:

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
Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits:

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

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: West

States: Washington
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