PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Leadership Support and Direction

During primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun), lead sales efforts and enhance the customer experience. Partner with the store leader and department leader to foster a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-performance culture aligned with the business strategy
• Align associates to the business strategy and provide necessary knowledge and training
• Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
• Ensure orders are put up in a timely manner, working backstock, rotating product, and replenishing throughout the day
• 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
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming, and special in-store promotions
• Ensure merchandising standards are being followed; review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department
• Ensure in-stock behaviors are being executed daily
• 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 risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Any produce or retail experience
• Any management experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing) - Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude

Skills

• Ability to handle stressful situations

Benefits

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

Pay

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.