Meat Department Assistant Leader-721

Kroger - Pinckney, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Pinckney, MI

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Meat Department Assistant Leader at Kroger is responsible for creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service while maintaining a safe, clean, and fresh environment. This role supports the Meat Manager in overseeing the department's daily operations, achieving sales and profit goals, and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards. The Assistant Leader will also promote the company's core values and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate Company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Help to train and develop associates on job performance including inventory, stocking, CAO and participate in their 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 and be able to make suggestions about products.
• Demonstrate 'Journeyman' Meat Cutter Skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment.
• Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples.
• Provide customers with fresh/frozen products that they have ordered in the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.
• Utilize the Cutting Tool to manage production and minimize shrink.
• Stay current on ads and inform and educate department associates on current, upcoming and special in-store promotions.

Requirements

• Experience in a retail environment, preferably in a meat department or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate associates.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to demonstrate meat cutting skills and provide excellent customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous leadership experience in a retail or grocery environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management and scheduling.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling