PRODUCE/DEPT LEADER

Fred Meyer; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain in Portland is seeking a dedicated individual for their produce department. The role involves managing operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in food preparation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of department operations and management.
• Working knowledge of produce and general store operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage produce department operations and staff.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and handle complaints.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in produce areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Decision making

Stress management

Job description

Implement all company and division policies to achieve maximum sales and profits in the produce departments. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

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 Fred Meyer 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 more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as work demands. Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations (managing people, merchandising, computer-assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
• Working knowledge of produce and preparation, and general store operations.
• Effective communication skills with employees, customers, and supervision; alertness to changing priorities and demands; ability to react quickly.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Calmly handle stressful situations and make positive impressions on associates and customers.
• Effective production, merchandising, and customer service skills related to the sale of merchandise.

Desired qualifications:

• Produce work or similar experience in food preparation.
• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.

• Develop maximum customer relations through personal example of friendliness and courtesy, and implementation of all company policies.
• Assist in store security and handle customer complaints tactfully.
• Participate in hiring, firing, disciplining, transferring, and evaluating produce department personnel.
• Properly indoctrinate all department employees, ensuring they can read scales and prices correctly.
• Provide training on price marking, emphasizing customer courtesy and productivity.
• Supervise salad bar operations.
• Discuss and plan efficient work schedules with the store manager.
• Maintain a professional appearance and proper uniform for departmental staff.
• Maintain good communication with all store personnel.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control produce department activities; may take charge in the store manager's absence.
• Manage receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of produce.
• Ensure adequate stock and supplies through proper ordering.
• Maintain and submit records and reports; use them effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas, including cases, floors, coolers, and preparation areas.
• Keep supplies on hand, such as bags, pricing, and marking equipment.
• Continuously analyze and improve department aspects like space, design, display, and inventory.
• Promote and implement company initiatives and process improvements positively.
• Be prompt, tactful, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Manage people and organize workloads effectively.
• Perform all duties assigned by the store manager or supervisor.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced, sometimes stressful environments.
• Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.