KITCHEN PLACE/LEAD CLERK

Kroger; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling program (Employee Assoc. E)

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Kitchen Place Department Supervisor in Fort Wayne, IN to plan, organize, and oversee all activities within the Kitchen sections. You will train and coach associates, manage merchandise presentation, pricing, and stock, and ensure safe, clean conditions while delivering strong customer service.

You will drive sales and profits, implement planograms, respond to customer inquiries, and lead by example through the company values.

Qualifications

• Grocery retail work experience is required.
• Ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.”

Responsibilities

• Build sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Price and display all merchandise in the Kitchen area.
• Merchandise end caps, tables, and cross-merchandising within Kitchen sections.
• Maintain signage, tags and promotional materials for the Kitchen section.
• Keep all planograms current and accurate.
• Respond to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions.
• Be professional, courteous, and tactful in all interactions.
• Use Magic System to manage ordering and replenishment of merchandise.
• Ensure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information.
• Coach and train associates in merchandising techniques and customer service.
• Implement company programs and adhere to safety and sanitation policies.
• Communicate with employees and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and Kitchen areas safely and cleanly.
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100%.
• Stay updated on planogram revisions and communications.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

People management

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Planogram execution

Sales optimization

Job description

Plan, order, and organize of merchandise. Train, coach and direct all associates that work within the specific areas of the Kitchen Place Department. Perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building sales and profits of assigned Kitchen sections.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Responsible for pricing and displaying of all merchandise.
• Merchandise all end caps, power wings, mission tables, vignettes and cross merchandising within assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain proper signage, tags and promotional materials for assigned Kitchen section.
• Maintain all new planograms within assigned Kitchen section.
• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Use Magic System to manage the ordering/replenishment of all merchandise.
• Use Magic System to insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand information.
• Coach and Train associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation, and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of safety and sanitation.
• Communicate and interact with employees and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain floor, shelf and Kitchen areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Execute the Marketplace Sales Plan 100 percent.
• Keep updated on all new planogram revisions, Marketing Bulletins, and notes and communication.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Understand all key components of department operations.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate ability to manage people and organize workloads.
• Demonstrate ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Grocery retail work experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability an d integrity.

Job Info

• Job Identification 237800
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 07:15 PM
• Locations 6002 Saint Joe Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

– A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
– Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
– Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
– Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
– Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
– Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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.