MEAT/DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Durango, CO

About The Position

The Meat Department Leader plans, organizes, trains, and directs Meat department associates while performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The leader develops customer relations, maintains accurate department temperature logs, directs merchandising and product presentation, contributes to department budgets and goals, and trains and coaches department employees. The position also helps implement company policies and initiatives, supports a safe and respectful workplace, and makes recommendations regarding associate employment decisions.

Requirements

Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Skills and abilities for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to preparing and selling products.
Understanding of key components of department operations.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
A past work record that reflects dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Develop customer relations through friendly, courteous service and implementation of company policies; assist with store security and handle customer complaints.
Maintain accurate department temperature logs and train associates to record temperatures correctly.
Perform and direct pricing and display of merchandise; maintain signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation.
Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy, productivity, and appropriate use of technical skills.
Implement company programs and follow company policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, discipline, demotion, transfer, and evaluation of Meat department associates.
Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements with direct reports.
Manage people and organize workloads.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
Handle customer and business information with honesty and integrity; follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.