PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER - Part-time

pCreate an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Produce department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety./ph3Responsibilities/h3divul liPromote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude/li liCommunicate company, department, and job specific information to associates/li liEstablish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork/li liDevelop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume/li liTrain and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process/li liCreate an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products/li liInform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items/li liReview/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action/li liDevelop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results/li liCreate and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management/li liInform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department/li liPrepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor/li liImplement the period promotional plan for the department/li liAssist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports/li liSchedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs/li liPlan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)/li liEnsure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained/li liReinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents/li liReport all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud/li liAdhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines/li liAbility to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment/li liAbility to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner/li liAbility to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information/li liAbility to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues/li liProvide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults/li liMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation/li /ul/divh3Qualifications/h3divMINIMUMnbsp; ul liExcellent oral/written communication skills/li liKnowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)/li liAbility to handle stressful situations/li liCurrent food handlers permit once employed/li /ulDESIREDnbsp; ul liHigh School Diploma or GED/li liAny management experience/li liAny produce/retail experience/li liSecond language (speaking, reading and/or writing)/li /ul/divh3About Company/h3divp class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in"spanThe final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience./spanspan/span/p p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:9.75pt; margin-left:.5in"spanTo support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor. /spanspan/span/p p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:9.75pt; margin-left:.5in"spanBelow is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates./spanspan/span/p p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:9.75pt; margin-left:.5in"spanHealth amp; Well-being Benefits:/spanspan/span/p ul li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanHealth care benefits/span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanPaid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave /span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanMental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program/span/ispan/span/li /ul p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in"ispanFinancial Benefits:/span/ispan/span/p ul li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanParticipation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements/span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanGroup term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements/span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanPotentially bonus eligible depending on varying criteria by location/span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanAssociate discounts/span/ispan/span/li /ul p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in"ispanGrowth and Development Benefits:/span/ispan/span/p ul li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanTuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements/span/ispan/span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"ispanRobust internal training and development resources to grow your career/span/ispan/span/li /ul p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:9.75pt; margin-left:.5in"spanWe want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!/span/p/divh2Company/h2divdiv 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 the Washington and Oregon. /div div 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. /div div 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. /div div 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!nbsp; /div div p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:6.0pt"buspanWhat you’ll receive from us:/span/u/bspan/span/p p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:6.0pt"bspanThe 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:/span/bspan/span/p ul li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanA wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans./span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanFlexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service./span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanEmotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco./span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanValuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more./span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanUp to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program./span/li li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-bottom:0in"spanVast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways./span/li /ulbspanFor more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit /span/bspana href="https://www.krogerfamilycareers.com/en/sites/CX_2001/pages/5022" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"bspanour Benefits Page/span/b/a/spanbspan!nbsp;/span/b /div/div