SEAFOOD/LEAD CLERK

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the Meat/Seafood department at a leading grocery chain. This supervisory role emphasizes exceptional customer service, team promotion, and adherence to safety regulations while managing day-to-day operations. Great benefits and growth opportunities are provided to enhance your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Management experience preferred.
• Seafood and retail experience preferred.
• Second language capabilities valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions in the Meat/Seafood department.
• Train and develop associates, promoting teamwork.
• Cut seafood to customer requests and inform them of specials.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knife handling skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the Meat/Seafood department. Support the day-to-day operations of the Meat/Seafood department. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. 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 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:

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handler's permit once employed
• Possess adequate knife handling skills and knife speed

Desired Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Knowledge of cutting, traying, wrapping, and labeling
• Seafood experience
• Retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates
• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
• Establish performance goals for the department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines
• Cut seafood to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
• Inform customers of meat/seafood specials
• Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Implement the promotional plan for the department
• Stay current with ads and promotional materials
• Monitor and control department expenses
• Maintain inventory and note discrepancies
• Schedule price changes and update shelf tags and signs
• Ensure compliance with country of origin labeling and regulations
• Manage inventory and stock levels, including training on inventory systems
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, and log temperatures
• Reinforce safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or incidents
• Report safety risks, accidents, and illegal activities
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner
• 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