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Fred Meyer

CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE MASTER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, is a well-established retail chain that became part of The Kroger Company in 1998. With over 120 stores serving customers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, Fred Meyer is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer prides itself on fostering diverse teams united by a passion for food and community engagement. The company operates with a core purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. This purpose underscores every aspect of the business from daily operations to long-term growth strategies. Fred Meyer emphasizes innovation... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Management experience or food retail experience or two year culinary degree
  • Willing to taste cheese daily
  • Supportive of cheese business initiatives
  • Able to inspire, motivate and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches

Job Qualifications

  • Management experience or food retail experience or two year culinary degree
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches
  • Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
  • Prior food handling
  • Supervisory skills

Job Duties

  • Create and maintain the Murray's Cheese experience including interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products
  • Maintain knowledgeable, efficient, friendly staff fully trained in Murray's operations and products
  • Ensure all Kroger and Murray's policies, operating standards, and procedures are communicated effectively, maintained, and followed at all times
  • Ensure staff adheres to all Food Safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, and Sanitation Procedures
  • Place orders and maintain inventory
  • Responsible for setting up weekly in-store selling events
  • Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profit
  • Effectively control shrink and waste by following Murray's and Kroger's Best Practices
  • Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling
  • Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray's Cheese Shop
  • Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties
  • Complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Maintain ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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