PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

Washington State Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in creating exceptional customer experiences. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, achieving sales goals, and ensuring quality standards in the Produce department. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values your potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Free counseling through Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Valuable associate discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for customer interactions.
• Basic math skills are necessary for handling transactions.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates and customers.
• Manage inventory and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout Washington and Oregon.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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. Apply today to become part of our QFC family!

What you'll receive from us:

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum qualifications:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any management experience
• Any produce/retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

Additional responsibilities include promoting trust and respect among associates, communicating company, department, and job-specific information, establishing performance goals, training and developing associates, creating a welcoming environment for customers, managing inventory, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing conflict with integrity and professionalism.