
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.25 - $16.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
Job Description
Dillons, based in Hutchinson, Kansas, is a well-established supermarket chain that has been serving the Kansas community with dedication and excellence since merging with The Kroger Company in 1983. Operating over 60 stores throughout the state, Dillons is part of the larger Kroger family of companies, a celebrated leader in the grocery and retail industry known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and a customer-centric approach. Dillons prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety are more than just words – they are core values ingrained in every aspect of the business. The chain focuses on providing exceptional food experiences and building strong relationships with its diverse customer base, all while nurturing its associates’ growth and career aspirations.
The role available at Dillons is an exciting opportunity to join their Bakery department as a leader who will be instrumental in crafting an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. As a Bakery department manager or key associate, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return time and again. This position involves achieving sales and profit goals established for the department, monitoring quality assurance standards, and overseeing all department functions and activities. It demands a passionate individual who values teamwork, communication, and leadership to empower their staff and drive department success.
This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-first environment and is eager to develop their management skills within a well-supported and comprehensive corporate system. You will have the chance to lead associates, manage schedules, develop business plans, execute promotions, and ensure the highest quality standards for bakery products are met. Furthermore, you will uphold and exemplify Dillons’ core values, ensuring a positive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
With extensive benefits as part of the Kroger Family of Companies, including healthcare plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, associate discounts, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers an enriching environment for career development and personal growth. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time employment, the Bakery department position at Dillons represents a fulfilling pathway to build your future within a company that feeds the human spirit and puts people first.
The role available at Dillons is an exciting opportunity to join their Bakery department as a leader who will be instrumental in crafting an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. As a Bakery department manager or key associate, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return time and again. This position involves achieving sales and profit goals established for the department, monitoring quality assurance standards, and overseeing all department functions and activities. It demands a passionate individual who values teamwork, communication, and leadership to empower their staff and drive department success.
This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-first environment and is eager to develop their management skills within a well-supported and comprehensive corporate system. You will have the chance to lead associates, manage schedules, develop business plans, execute promotions, and ensure the highest quality standards for bakery products are met. Furthermore, you will uphold and exemplify Dillons’ core values, ensuring a positive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
With extensive benefits as part of the Kroger Family of Companies, including healthcare plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, associate discounts, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers an enriching environment for career development and personal growth. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time employment, the Bakery department position at Dillons represents a fulfilling pathway to build your future within a company that feeds the human spirit and puts people first.
Job Requirements
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Current food handlers permit once employed
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Any management experience preferred
- Any bakery/retail experience preferred
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) preferred
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Current food handlers permit once employed
Job Duties
- Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
- Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
- Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
- Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
- Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- Review and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
- Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
- Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions
- Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
- Implement the period promotional plan for the department
- Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- Plan 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 maintained
- Reinforce 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 accidents
- Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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