MEAT/DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Vinton, VA

13h

About The Position

The Meat Department Leader plans, organizes, trains, and directs Meat department associates; performs production and customer service functions; and works to maximize store sales and profits. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
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.
Abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to product preparation and sale.
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 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 friendliness, courtesy, 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 merchandise display, maintaining proper signage, 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 effective use of technical skills.
Implement company programs and follow policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations concerning hiring, firing, discipline, demotion, transfer, and evaluation of 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.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Act honestly and with integrity when handling customer and business information.
Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business 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.