PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

CSI; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated leader to enhance customer experience and drive sales during peak hours. This role involves collaborating with store leaders to foster a high-performance culture, ensuring associates are well-trained and aligned with business strategies. With a focus on communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, you'll create an inviting environment while promoting trust among your team. Join a company that values diversity, integrity, and the well-being of its associates, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. If you're passionate about food and people, this is your chance to thrive!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Training programs

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stress.
• Basic math knowledge is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Train and develop associates on their performance.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and maintain product freshness.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Provide leadership support and direction during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. Partner with the store leader and department leader to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy and receive the knowledge and training needed to deliver a consistently great experience for Every Customer, Every Time. 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 an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any produce or retail experience
• Any management experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Ensure timely order fulfillment, work backstock, rotate product, and replenish throughout the day
• Train and develop associates on their performance and participate in performance appraisals
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions and making suggestions
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer samples to discover new items
• Ensure merchandising standards are followed; review/inspect product quality and freshness
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Inform and educate associates about current and upcoming promotions
• Ensure in-stock behaviors are executed daily
• Implement promotional plans for the department
• Maintain product freshness and display cleanliness; ensure backroom and prep areas are clean and organized
• Plan and organize inventory, monitor conditions, train staff on inventory management and CAO
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers
• Reinforce safety programs, comply with safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions or incidents
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, or incidents like theft or fraud
• Adhere to all laws and company guidelines
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation