Produce Dept Lead: Elevate Service, Quality & Growth

Fred Meyer, Inc.

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. is seeking a Produce Department role focused on delivering outstanding customer service and a safe, clean environment. You will help meet sales goals, monitor quality and freshness, and train associates to manage schedules and promotions.

The position emphasizes teamwork, promotions, budget awareness and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include communicating with staff, maintaining product knowledge, and ensuring correct temperature and stock levels, while

Qualifications

Excellent oral/written communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Current food handlers permit once employed.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
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.
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.
Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews.