SEAFOOD/LEAD CLERK

Quality Food Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating outstanding customer experiences in the Meat/Seafood department. This role emphasizes exceptional service, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards, ensuring a clean and inviting environment for customers. With opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and customer service. If you're ready to embrace a purpose-driven culture and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply today to be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare options

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong communication and math skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to manage stress effectively while handling food products.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among team members.
• Manage department scheduling and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Handle seafood and maintain inventory efficiently.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knife handling skills

Education

High school diploma 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, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people to Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our QFC family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Management experience
• Knowledge of cutting, traying, wrapping, and labeling
• Seafood and retail experience
• Second language skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting trust and respect among team members
• Communicating company, department, and job-specific information
• Collaborating with team members to meet goals
• Setting and achieving performance goals
• Managing department scheduling and training
• Ensuring compliance with laws and safety standards
• Handling seafood and offering product samples
• Maintaining inventory and controlling expenses
• Adhering to food safety and labeling regulations
• Responding to safety risks and emergencies
• Managing conflicts and acting with integrity