PRODUCE/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 the produce department. This role emphasizes flexibility, effective communication, and a strong commitment to customer service. As part of a dynamic team, you'll be responsible for managing operations, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a positive shopping experience. With a focus on personal growth, the company offers extensive training and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those passionate about food and service. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter, and help create memorable experiences for customers.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Understanding of key components of department operations.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing produce department activities and operations.
• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in all areas.

Skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Understanding of department operations

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Experience in food preparation

Dependability and integrity

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 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 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 requirements:

• Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the 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 knowledge of store operations.
• Effective communication skills with employees, customers, and supervision. Ability to react quickly to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Calm and tactful handling of stressful situations, creating positive impressions on associates and customers.
• Skills in production, merchandising, and customer service related to sale of merchandise.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in food preparation or similar roles.
• Dependability and integrity demonstrated in past work records.

• Developing maximum customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and policy implementation.
• Assisting in store security and handling customer complaints.
• Participating in hiring, firing, disciplining, transferring, and evaluating personnel.
• Proper training in reading scales and prices, emphasizing customer courtesy and productivity.
• Supervising salad bar operations.
• Discussing efficient scheduling with the store manager.
• Maintaining a clean, neat appearance for department staff, properly uniformed and identified.
• Maintaining good communication with store personnel.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling produce department activities, potentially in the store manager's absence.
• Managing receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of produce.
• Ensuring adequate stock through proper ordering and inventory management.
• Maintaining and submitting records and reports effectively.
• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in all areas.
• Keeping supplies on hand: bags, pricing, and equipment.
• Analyzing and recommending improvements in space allocation, display, pricing, rotation, inventories, and personnel.
• Promoting and communicating company initiatives positively.
• Being prompt, tactful, professional, and organized.
• Managing conflict constructively and acting with honesty and integrity.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.