Deli Dept Leader: Elevate Service & Sales

Kroger; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger Grand Junction is seeking a Deli department team member to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe environment. You will help achieve department goals, monitor quality, and support promotions while working with store leadership.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards. Prior food-handling experience and a willingness to assist customers are valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication required.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit required once employed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 promotions.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
• Assist management in preparing the store/department budget and expenses.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Math

Stress management

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Grand Junction is seeking a Deli department team member to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe environment. You will help achieve department goals, monitor quality, and support promotions while working with store leadership.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards. Prior food-handling experience and a willingness to assist customers are valued.