Company Name: Kroger Stores

　　Position Type: Employee

　　FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

　　Position Summary

　　Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Produce department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

　　Essential Job FunctionsPromote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitudeCommunicate company, department, and job specific information to associatesEstablish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamworkDevelop adequate scheduling to manage customer volumeTrain and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal processCreate an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate productsInform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new itemsReview/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate actionDevelop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired resultsCreate and execute sales promotions in partnership with store managementInform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the departmentPrepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisorImplement the period promotional plan for the departmentAssist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reportsSchedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signsPlan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintainedReinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidentsReport all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraudAdhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelinesMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

　　Minimum Position QualificationsExcellent oral/written communication skillsKnowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)Ability to handle stressful situationsCurrent food handlers permit once employed

　　Desired Previous Experience/Education High School Diploma or GEDAny management experienceAny produce/retail experienceSecond language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

　　Education Level: None

　　Required Certifications/Licenses: None

　　Position Type: Full-Time

　　Shift(s): Day; Evening

　　Regions: Midwest

　　States: Ohio

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　　Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

　　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: OH || Columbus || 3637 S High St || 43207 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None