Job Description
Design and/or merchandise floral items and arrangements for display/sale or in response to customer requests.
Provide customer services.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities Design and create floral arrangements and/or other items to fill customer orders. Greet customers, offer assistance, take and fill orders. Package orders cheerfully, effectively, safely and efficiently. Keep the department area clean and free from clutter. Keep merchandise and supplies in their proper areas. Provide good customer and associate relations. Maintain customer records and files properly. Assist customers in location and selecting items. Handle telephone calls and Florist Transworld Delivery orders promptly and courteously. Assist in decorating and merchandising the department. Provide good customer and employee relations. Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates.
Make a neat, clean impression on customers. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions. Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualifications
Minimum
Willing to work weekends and holidays. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Confidentiality regarding associate records is expected. Florist Transworld Delivery certification requires three years full-time retail design experience or six years part-time retail design experience.
Floral Design School equals six months full-time retail design experience. Demonstrated aptitude for filling customer needs, and designing floral arrangements. Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly. Able to calmly, courteously and tactfully handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Desired
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity. About Us
Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998.
Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
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 Fred Meyer family!
About the Team
The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.
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 and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements 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!