ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE DEPT LEADER

Kroger in; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery brand as an Assistant Food Service Department Leader, where you'll enhance customer experiences and manage the Deli department. In this role, you'll focus on achieving sales goals, maintaining quality standards, and leading a dedicated team, all while benefiting from comprehensive employee support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts on purchases

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

• Current food handler's permit required.
• Management and deli experience preferred.
• Second language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Manage scheduling and training for team members.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE DEPT LEADER (Finance)

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 quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties, and activities related to the Deli department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, all with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial benefits. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Management experience
• Deli or retail experience
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing)

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting trust and respect among team members with a positive attitude
• Communicating company, department, and job-specific information effectively
• Setting performance goals and empowering team members to meet or exceed them
• Managing scheduling to handle customer volume
• Training and developing staff, participating in performance appraisals
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers, answering questions, making suggestions, and locating products
• Informing customers about specials and offering samples
• Inspecting products for quality and freshness
• Developing and executing business and sales promotion plans
• Managing inventory, stock conditions, and CAO processes
• Maintaining proper temperature logs and safety standards
• Reporting safety risks and illegal activities
• Adhering to legal and company guidelines
• Working cooperatively in high-paced, stressful environments
• Managing conflicts professionally
• Acting with honesty and integrity
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults