Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy and implementation of all company policies. Be alert and assist in store security. Be perceptive and handle customer complaints.
- Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
- Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
- Provide input on department budgets, goals and results.
- Train and develop all Meat department employees, insuring that proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity is developed and that the technical skills learned are properly utilized.
- Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
- Make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating of all meat department associates.
- Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
- Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum
- Willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
- Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
- Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to preparation and sale of products.
- Understanding of all key components of department operations.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
Desired
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, food handling.
- Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
- Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
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 so much 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.
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