PRODUCE/BACKUP ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a department manager for their Produce department. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing department operations, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of produce.

This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment, promoting integrity, diversity, and respect.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of produce and store operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Experience in food preparation or production.

Responsibilities

• Assist department manager in implementing policies.
• Develop customer relations in the produce department.
• Supervise salad bar operations.
• Order stock and guard against waste.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Customer service

Produce knowledge

Job description

Assist department manager in implementing all company and division policies to achieve maximum sales and profits in the Produce department. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop maximum customer relations by produce department.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Produce associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
• Assist department manager in making recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating all produce department personnel.
• Coach and train all associates to read scales and prices correctly, on customer courtesy and productivity.
• Supervise all aspects of salad bar operations.
• Maintain good communication with all store personnel.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the produce department in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Direct the receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of all produce products.
• Order adequate stock and supplies and guard against waste and pilferage.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports and use them effectively.
• Maintain effective and good house cleaning in all areas.
• Keep adequate supplies on hand: bags, pricing and making equipment.
• Analyze continuously all aspects of produce department and periodically make changes, or make recommendations to store manager.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manager.
• Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• 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 work weekends, and holidays.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of produce and store operations.
• Adept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Job Info

• Job Identification 156072
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 10/07/2025, 11:11 AM
• Locations 9450 E Harry St, Wichita, KS, 67207, US (On-site)

Benefits

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.