Produce Dept Lead (Assistant) — Elevate Service & Sales

The Kroger Co.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Liberal, KS is seeking a Produce Department Associate who delivers friendly, reliable service and helps maintain fresh, appealing displays. You will support daily operations, assist customers, monitor stock levels, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, accurate price changes, and collaborative planning with store management to meet department goals and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Produce/retail experience preferred.
• Second language skills are a plus.

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 and appreciated by answering questions regarding products.

Skills

Excellent communication

Math basics

Stress management

Food handler permit

Produce/retail experience

Second language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Liberal, KS is seeking a Produce Department Associate who delivers friendly, reliable service and helps maintain fresh, appealing displays. You will support daily operations, assist customers, monitor stock levels, and ensure product quality and safety standards are met.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, accurate price changes, and collaborative planning with store management to meet department goals and customer needs.