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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent retail chain that has been proudly serving customers since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1998. With over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, Fred Meyer operates as a comprehensive one-stop shopping destination offering a wide range of products including groceries, apparel, home goods, and specialty services. As part of the Kroger family of companies, Fred Meyer embodies a culture of innovation and dedication to exceptional customer experiences, community engagement, and a commitment to core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The company holds a strong position as a leader in the retail industry by bringing together passionate teams who focus on delivering value and quality products to customers with a shared mission to Feed the Human Spirit.

Fred Meyer strives to create an inclusive work environment that promotes fairness, ethics, and responsibility. At the heart of the company’s mission is the goal to cultivate an atmosphere where every customer feels valued, respected, and supported. Employees are encouraged to uphold these core values, ensuring that customer service is delivered in a manner that inspires loyalty and repeat visits. Fred Meyer also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and associates’ well-being, offering numerous opportunities for career growth and personal development.

The role at Fred Meyer centers on providing exceptional customer service in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Associates will interact directly with customers, assisting with inquiries about product selections, preparation of specialty items like beverages, and ensuring accurate pricing and product availability. This position requires a passion for helping others, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Employees will prepare products to company standards and handle transactions with integrity while maintaining high levels of hygiene and safety protocols. The job is suitable for candidates seeking flexible part-time or full-time roles and is ideal for individuals motivated to grow their careers within a supportive and dynamic retail setting.

Fred Meyer offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of its associates. These include a wide range of healthcare coverage options such as medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, paid time off inclusive of holiday and sick pay, and access to emotional and financial counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program. Furthermore, associates benefit from valuable discounts on a variety of products and services, substantial tuition reimbursement opportunities of up to $21,000 through a continuing education program, and vast potential for advancement through numerous training programs and diverse career pathways. Dedication to employee success and satisfaction is a cornerstone of Fred Meyer’s employment philosophy, positioning the company as a desirable place to work for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn and grow.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Basic knowledge of food safety regulations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to handle conflicts professionally

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Any previous comparable experience
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic knowledge of food safety practices

Job Duties

  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
  • Prepare beverage selections to recipe and standards and to customer's requests using proper equipment
  • Tender transactions using company best practices
  • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products for which they inquire about
  • Inform customers of coffee shop specials
  • Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink
  • Recommend coffee shop items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
  • Use all equipment in coffee shop such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • Prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness
  • Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
  • Properly use kitchen equipment, espresso machine, blender, computerized scale and steamer
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • Report all safety risks, issues or illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud to store management
  • 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/or older adults
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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