Meat/Dept Leader

Kroger•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates while performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position involves managing department operations, developing associates, maintaining merchandise quality and food safety practices, and supporting customers and the store.

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 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

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

Responsibilities

Develop customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and implementation of company policies.
Assist with store security and handle customer complaints.
Maintain department temperature logs and train associates to record temperatures accurately.
Perform and direct pricing and merchandise displays.
Maintain signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and merchandise 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 policies, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations concerning hiring, firing, discipline, demotion, transfer, and evaluation of Meat department associates.
Promote and communicate company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports.
Organize workloads and manage people effectively.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict constructively.
Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity; follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
Provide direct support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.