SEAFOOD/LEAD CLERK

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food retail sector is seeking a Meat/Seafood Department Supervisor to provide outstanding customer service and ensure operational excellence. This role involves training team members, managing inventory, and promoting a safe working environment, all while embodying the company's core values of respect and integrity.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities through training

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler's permit required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Meat/Seafood department activities.
• Train associates and establish performance goals.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

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 include:

• 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 during hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on job performance and participate in performance appraisals.
• Adhere to all legal and company guidelines.
• Cut seafood to customer requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of specials.
• Prepare foods according to safety and cooking standards.
• Develop and implement a business plan for the department.
• Understand store layout and locate products efficiently.
• Create sales promotions and execute promotional plans.
• Monitor inventory and control expenses.
• Ensure all food safety regulations are followed, including temperature logs.
• Maintain safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Manage conflicts professionally and act with integrity.
• Support and assist diverse customer needs, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.