Seafood Department Lead — Customer-First Service

Kroger; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Anchorage is seeking a Meat/Seafood Department Lead to direct and supervise all duties within the department. You will ensure a safe, clean environment, deliver outstanding customer service, and support daily Meat/Seafood operations while upholding the company’s core values.

The role emphasizes team leadership, adherence to food safety standards, and collaboration with store management to drive sales and department efficiency.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler permit.
• Knife handling skills and speed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to achieve store goals.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws and company guidelines.
• Cut seafood to customers’ requests using proper cutting equipment.
• Inform customers of meat/seafood specials and prepare foods per logs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Knife handling skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Kroger in Anchorage is seeking a Meat/Seafood Department Lead to direct and supervise all duties within the department. You will ensure a safe, clean environment, deliver outstanding customer service, and support daily Meat/Seafood operations while upholding the company’s core values.

The role emphasizes team leadership, adherence to food safety standards, and collaboration with store management to drive sales and department efficiency.