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Food 4 Less

DELI-BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.80
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee assistance program
Financial counseling
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Food 4 Less is a prominent supermarket chain based in California that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Since then, it has grown to serve customers through more than 100 stores across California and the Midwest. As part of Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, Food 4 Less combines a rich heritage of food service with the strengths of a nationwide company. This unique position allows Food 4 Less to focus on providing high-quality products and outstanding customer service while leveraging the benefits of a large, well-established corporation. The company emphasizes a culture of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 18 years of age
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
  • Current food handlers permit once employed

Job Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Experience in deli or bakery preferred
  • Ability to speak, read and/or write a second language preferred
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Good organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
  • Commitment to customer service excellence
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

Job Duties

  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines
  • Train and develop associates on performance of their job including inventory, stocking, CAO, Key Retailing and participate in the performance appraisal process
  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
  • Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork
  • Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions and make suggestions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Slice deli meats and cheeses or Bakery items customers' requests using proper deli equipment in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink
  • Inform customers of Deli/Bakery specials and offer samples
  • Use all equipment in deli such as the fryer, rotisary, heat lamps, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
  • Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
  • Implement merchandising promotional plan for the department
  • Keep entire department staff current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • Monitor and control expenses for the department
  • Take appropriate action on all financial reports
  • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
  • Schedule appropriately for price change activity including shelf tags and promotional signs
  • Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
  • Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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