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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

Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
sick pay
Employee assistance program
Financial counseling
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
career pathways

Job Description

Food 4 Less is a well-established supermarket chain based in California, now proudly operating as part of the Kroger family of companies since its merger in 1998. With over 100 stores across California and the Midwest, Food 4 Less has built a strong reputation for providing quality products and exceptional service to its diverse customer base. As a leading player in the grocery retail industry, the company emphasizes core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety which are deeply ingrained in its workplace culture and customer interactions.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum education level as required by company policies
  • willingness 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 and make a positive impression on associates and customers
  • 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

  • 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 and make a positive impression on associates and customers
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy and implementation of all company policies
  • be alert and assist in store security
  • be perceptive and handle customer complaints
  • keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained
  • train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures
  • 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, insuring that proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity is developed and that the technical skills learned are properly utilized
  • implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
  • make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating of all meat department associates
  • demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner
  • demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
  • supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties
  • complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • 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 older adults

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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