Bakery Department Lead — Leadership, Merchandising & Growth

Kroger; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assist Department Manager to support planning, organizing, training and directing Bakery Department associates at 5555 N 90th St, Omaha, NE. You will focus on production, customer service and driving store sales and profits.

You will supervise and coach staff, uphold sanitation standards, and implement company programs while promoting safety and integrity. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, and safety.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate slicing equipment.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools-power jacks, box cutters, balers, and compactors.
• Bakery work experience or similar experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, staffing needs, and training and scheduling associates for prompt courteous service.
• Maintain temperature logs and train others to ensure accurate records.
• Respond professionally to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage quantities and balance on hand in the Department Manager's absence.
• Price and display merchandise; maintain signage, rotation, freshness and space allocation.
• Engage in effective merchandising techniques, customer service, product presentation and promotions.
• Implement company programs and maintain a harassment- and discrimination-free work environment.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results.
• Maintain equipment and bakery areas clean and sanitary; ensure safety.

Skills

Weekend work

Effective communication

People management

Stress management

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assist Department Manager to support planning, organizing, training and directing Bakery Department associates at 5555 N 90th St, Omaha, NE. You will focus on production, customer service and driving store sales and profits.

You will supervise and coach staff, uphold sanitation standards, and implement company programs while promoting safety and integrity. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.