Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Meat/Seafood department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Meat/Seafood operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout the Washington and Oregon.
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 QFC family!Minimum
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
Ability to handle stressful situations
Current food handlers permit once employed
Possess adequate knife handling skills and knife speed
Desired
High school education or equivalent preferred
Management experience preferred
Knowledge of cutting, traying, wrapping, and labeling
Seafood experience
Retail experience
Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
Promote trust and respect among associates.
Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
Collaborate with associates and promote team work to help achieve company/store goals.
Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets.
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process.
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
Cut seafood to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment.
Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
Inform customers of meat/seafood specials.
Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products.
Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.
Implement the period promotional plan for the department.
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
Monitor and control expenses for the department.
Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs..
Familiarity and compliance with all country of origin labeling and regulations.
Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering.
Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
