Cheese Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist department manager in achieving sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Work closely with the Deli/Baker Merchandising team, as well as the Deli/Bakery department to create an environment that is engaging to customers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Jobs at King Soopers: To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible
• Eligible for an annual bonus based upon company performance
• Associate discounts

Growth and Development Benefits

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

• Effective communication skills 
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction) 
• Ability to handle stressful situations 

• High school education or equivalent 
• Comparable Retail experience

• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products 
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about 
• Inform customers of Cheese Shop specials 
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink 
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment 
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise 
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action 
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise 
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager 
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer 
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads 
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory 
• 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 
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair 
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents 
• Report all safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud to store management 
• 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/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation