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Food 4 Less

MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.75 - $32.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Food 4 Less, based in California, is a distinguished supermarket chain that merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Since then, Food 4 Less has proudly served customers across more than 100 stores throughout California and the Midwest. As a part of the Kroger family of companies, Food 4 Less embraces a culture grounded in respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The company takes immense pride in assembling diverse teams passionate about food and people, unified under a common mission: to Feed the Human Spirit. This mission reflects the company's dedication to creating enriching experiences not only for customers... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Willing to work weekends and holidays
  • effective written and oral communication skills
  • ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
  • able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations
  • possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to preparation and sale of products
  • understanding of all key components of department operations
  • knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling
  • must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
  • possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to preparation and sale of products
  • understanding of all key components of department operations
  • knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling
  • meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation
  • past work record reflects dependability and integrity
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates
  • perform production and customer service functions
  • maximize store sales and profits
  • keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained
  • train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs
  • perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise
  • maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise
  • provide input on department budgets, goals and results
  • train and develop all Meat department employees
  • implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures
  • make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating of all meat department associates
  • supervise and coach direct reports
  • complete performance reviews and provide feedback
  • manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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