Job Description

Job Description

Department: KS Produce
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Store Management
Position Supervises: N/A
Pay Level:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist in achieving sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor/control all established quality assurance standards. Assist with directing, supporting and supervising all functions, duties and activities for the Produce department. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

* Promote trust and respect among associates by communicating company, department, and job specific information.
* Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals.
* Assist with establishing performance goals for department and empowering associates to meet/exceed targets.
* Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
* Assist in training and developing associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
* Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
* Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by possessing knowledge of products sold within the department; offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of specials and recommend product to them.
* Prepare fruit and vegetable platters/trays.
* Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items.
* Assist in the development and implementation of a department business plan to achieve desired results.
* Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions.
* Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
* Schedule routine price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.
* Assist in planning, organizing and supervising the inventory process.
* Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
* Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cases and coolers and temperature logs kept.
* Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
* Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate personnel of any items in need of repair.
* Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
* Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

* Effective communication skills
* Knowledge of basic math
* Ability to handle stressful situations
* Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Management experience
* Produce experience
* Retail experience
* Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: Mountain

States: Colorado
Keywords:

Jobs at City Market: The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To 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.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

* Health care benefits
* Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
* Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

* Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
* Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
* Potenially bonus eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and based upon annual store performance
* Associate discount

Growth and Development Benefits:

* Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
* Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where youll 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!

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: CO || Delta || 122 Gunnison River Dr || 81416 || City Market || None || Produce/Floral || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None