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Fred Meyer

MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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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

Fred Meyer is a prominent retail establishment based in Portland, Oregon, known for its comprehensive range of products and services that cater to diverse communities across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 1998, Fred Meyer has become an integral part of the Kroger family of companies, bringing together passionate teams focused on food and people with a unified mission: To Feed the Human Spirit. This deeply ingrained ethos reflects the company's commitment to creating exceptional experiences for customers, communities, and employees alike.

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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 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

  • 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
  • past work record reflects dependability and integrity
  • meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation
  • ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • 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
  • 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, ensuring proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity
  • implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in maintaining 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
  • 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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