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Department Assistant Jobs Near Me

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

... department - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports - Schedule daily, weekly and ...

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Dublin, OH · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

... department - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports - Schedule daily, weekly and ...

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Reynoldsburg, OH

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

... department - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports - Schedule daily, weekly and ...

DELI/ASST DEPT LEADER

Lewis Center, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

Implement the period promotional plan for the department * Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all ...

PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Implement the period promotional plan for the department * Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all ...

Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through issues and deadlines in a timely manner * Assist with administrative financial management needs of the department * Assist ...

Administrative Assistant, A&F Co.

Columbus, OH

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through issues and deadlines in a timely manner * Assist with administrative financial management needs of the department * Assist ...

DRUG-GEN MDSE/DEPT LEADER

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Monitor and control expenses for the department. * Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.

BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Monitor and control expenses for the department. * Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.

BAKERY/DEPT LEADER

Hilliard, OH · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Monitor and control expenses for the department. * Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for department assistant in the United States is $21.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger

Columbus, OH • On-site

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Minimum
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Current food handlers permit once employed
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
Desired
- High School Diploma or GED 
- Any meat/retail experience
- Any management experience
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
 

- Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
- Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
- Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
- Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
- Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the 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; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
- Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
- Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
- Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
- Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
- Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
- Implement the period promotional plan for the department
- Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
- Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation