Assistant Produce Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.
• Aid in merchandising plans for the department.
• Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department.
• Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
• Participate in shrink control.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.
• Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.
• Maintain product quality and freshness at all times.
• Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.

Supplemental Job Functions

• Assist with unloading of merchandise.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and product.
• Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.
• Filling and cutting of racks and displays.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Strong communications for providing customer service.
• Dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.