Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Produce department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Dillons customers in over 60 stores throughout Kansas.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Dillons family!MINIMUM
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
Ability to handle stressful situations
Current food handlers permit once employed
DESIRED
High School Diploma or GED
Any management experience
Any produce/retail experience
Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
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; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
Implement the period promotional plan for the department
Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
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
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
