Assistant Produce Department Head- Full-Time

About the role

Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Produce Department Head to join our team. The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is central to KWF’s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week
• One weekend shift required each week
• Sunday–Thursday workweek
• Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts
• Must be 18 years or older

Pay

$20/hour, depending on experience

Benefits

• Extensive medical coverage
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• 25% off store-wide discount
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account – healthcare & dependent care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Follow the current KWF Produce merchandising & SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department
• Assist in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of organic and seasonal produce
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department
• Work with Produce Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance
• Participate in Manager on Duty assignments as needed
• Perform other duties assigned

Team & Leadership

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the Produce Department Head
• Participate in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed
• Serve as a servant leader; foster team development and cohesion through service to each other

Requirements

• Good communication skills: oral and written
• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to be on feet for an extended period of time
• Excellent time management skills

Physical Capabilities

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50–75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas
• Standing – prolonged standing
• Work environment – movement-based with the majority of time in motion (walking & standing) rather than sedentary (sitting)
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis