Produce/Asst Dept Leader
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth Coors Drive, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80228, United States
About the Role
The Produce Department Manager is dedicated to creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. This role is vital for establishing and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. You will be responsible for achieving sales and profit goals while upholding all quality assurance standards for the department.
At the heart of this position is the demonstration of our core values: respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will foster a culture of trust and respect among associates, empowering the team to meet targets through collaboration. Your day-to-day involves training associates, managing schedules to handle customer volume, and ensuring the department operates efficiently.
You will serve as a key resource for customers, answering questions about products, offering samples, and helping them discover new items. By reviewing products for quality and freshness, you ensure that every customer leaves satisfied. Additionally, you will play a strategic role in developing business plans, executing sales promotions, and managing inventory and financial reports in partnership with store management.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to a workplace built on respect, diversity, and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background and strive to provide a supportive environment for all associates, including those with special needs or older adults.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South Coors Drive, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80228, United States
Lakewood, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEstablish department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets through teamwork
- check_circleDevelop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume and department needs
- check_circleTrain and develop associates on job performance and participate in the appraisal process
- check_circleReview and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
- check_circleDevelop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired sales results
- check_circleCreate and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- check_circleAssist management in preparing the store budget, expense control, and profit and loss reviews
- check_circlePlan and organize the inventory process and train associates on Computer Assisted Ordering
- check_circleReinforce safety programs by complying with procedures and inspecting equipment for maintenance needs
- check_circleInform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help them discover new items
- check_circleSchedule daily, weekly, and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- check_circleEnsure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and logs are updated
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent food handlers permit
- verifiedExcellent oral/written communication skills
- verifiedKnowledge of basic math
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED (desired)
- verifiedProduce/retail experience (desired)
- verifiedSecond language (desired)
Nice to Have
High School Diploma or GED. Any management experience. Any produce/retail experience. Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Food Handlers Permit, Computer Assisted Ordering, Cao.
Education: High School Diploma or GED desired.
Frequently asked questions about Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger
What does a Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger do?expand_more
A Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger is responsible for the following: Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets through teamwork; Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume and department needs; Train and develop associates on job performance and participate in the appraisal process; and Review and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
What are the requirements for this Produce/Asst Dept Leader role?expand_more
To qualify for the Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger position, applicants should have: Current food handlers permit; Excellent oral/written communication skills; Knowledge of basic math; High School Diploma or GED (desired); Produce/retail experience (desired); and Second language (desired).
Where is the Produce/Asst Dept Leader role at Kroger located?expand_more
Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger is based in South Coors Drive, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80228, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kroger has listed this Produce/Asst Dept Leader role as on-site.
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Candidates for Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Produce/Asst Dept Leader role at Kroger?expand_more
Key skills for Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger include Food Handlers Permit; Computer Assisted Ordering; and Cao.
What education is required for Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED desired.
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Produce/Asst Dept Leader at Kroger is part of the retail job category on Recrutus.