
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $26.61
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
Job Description
King Soopers is a well-established retail grocery chain based in Colorado, known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 1983, King Soopers has grown to serve customers through over 115 stores across Colorado and Wyoming, becoming a trusted name in the grocery industry. As part of the Kroger family of companies, King Soopers embraces a culture of innovation and diversity, focusing on creating exceptional customer experiences and fostering a supportive workplace environment. The company prides itself on its core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which are central to its operations and employee ethos. King Soopers aims to 'Feed the Human Spirit' by uniting diverse teams passionate about food and people, providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service in a welcoming environment.
The Cheese Department Manager role at King Soopers is a pivotal position focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean, and appealing department environment. This role plays a significant part in achieving sales and profit goals for the Cheese department while ensuring strict adherence to quality assurance standards. The successful candidate will embrace the Customer 1st strategy, encouraging associates to deliver excellent customer service consistently. This position requires proactive management of inventory, product quality, and staff coaching to uphold the company’s reputation for fresh, high-quality products. The role also demands collaboration with store management to address safety concerns and maintain compliance with all food safety regulations. A passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to King Soopers’ values are essential to thrive in this role.
King Soopers offers a comprehensive benefits package to support associate well-being, including healthcare coverage with options for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, flexible scheduling for full-time and part-time roles, paid time off including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility. Employees also have access to emotional and financial support services, such as counseling and financial coaching, as well as valuable discounts on food, travel, and technology. The company provides extensive opportunities for career growth through training programs and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over a career. Whether seeking part-time employment or a long-term career, King Soopers fosters an environment where employees can grow professionally and personally while delivering exceptional service to customers.
The Cheese Department Manager role at King Soopers is a pivotal position focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean, and appealing department environment. This role plays a significant part in achieving sales and profit goals for the Cheese department while ensuring strict adherence to quality assurance standards. The successful candidate will embrace the Customer 1st strategy, encouraging associates to deliver excellent customer service consistently. This position requires proactive management of inventory, product quality, and staff coaching to uphold the company’s reputation for fresh, high-quality products. The role also demands collaboration with store management to address safety concerns and maintain compliance with all food safety regulations. A passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to King Soopers’ values are essential to thrive in this role.
King Soopers offers a comprehensive benefits package to support associate well-being, including healthcare coverage with options for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, flexible scheduling for full-time and part-time roles, paid time off including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility. Employees also have access to emotional and financial support services, such as counseling and financial coaching, as well as valuable discounts on food, travel, and technology. The company provides extensive opportunities for career growth through training programs and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over a career. Whether seeking part-time employment or a long-term career, King Soopers fosters an environment where employees can grow professionally and personally while delivering exceptional service to customers.
Job Requirements
- Current food handlers permit once employed
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Retail experience
- Knowledge of basic math
- Effective communication skills
- Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
Job Duties
- 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
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
- Inform customers of cheese specials
- Responsible for training and coaching associates within the department to effectively perform their job duties at a satisfactory or above level
- Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink
- Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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