PRODUCE/DEPT LEADER

Implement all company and division policies to achieve maximum sales and profits in the produce departments.

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


* Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands.

Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.


* Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e.

Managing people, merchandising, computer


* assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)


* Working knowledge of produce and preparation and general knowledge of store operations


* Position requires a person who is adept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision, and is constantly alert, because of constantly changing priorities and demands, must be able to react quickly


* 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 sale of merchandise.

Desired


* Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation.


* Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.



* Develop maximum customer relations by produce department personnel through personal example of friendliness and courtesy, and implementation of all company polices.


* Be alert and assist in store security.


* Be perceptive and handle customer complaints.


* Make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating all produce department personnel.


* Proper indoctrination of all department employees.

Be sure they can read scales and prices correctly.


* Provide adequate knowledge and training of price markin...