PRODUCE​/DEPT LEADER

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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 Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998 and today proudly serves customers across 140 stores in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family, we bring 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 create amazing experiences for our customers, communities and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life, helping you grow with value and care. If you are 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 Smith’s family!

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

• 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 (managing people, merchandising, computer‑assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.).
• Working knowledge of produce preparation and general store operations.
• Strong communication skills with employees, customers, and supervision, constant alertness to changing priorities, and the ability to react quickly.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Capable of handling stressful situations calmly and tactfully, leaving a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to the sale of merchandise.

• 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 policies.
• Alert and assist in store security; handle customer complaints.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring, and evaluating all produce department personnel.
• Proper indoctrination of all department employees; ensure they can read scales and prices correctly.
• Provide adequate knowledge and training of price marking, ensuring proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity.
• Supervise all aspects of salad bar operations.
• Discuss with store manager the most efficient and practical working schedules for both full‑time and part‑time employees to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain a personable, clean and neat appearance of departmental people, with proper uniforming and identification.
• Maintain good communication with all store personnel.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the produce department; may take charge of the store operation in the absence of the store manager.
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