Assistant Produce Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in the daily operations of the Produce and Fresh Prep department both with and in the absence of the department manager
• Ensures adherence to all food safety/HACCP/Sanitation Requirements
• Ensures all product quality, trimming, cutting and packaging specs are consistent and reliable
• Provides and demonstrates excellent customer service skills and behaviors
• Aids in the maintenance of retail price integrity & accuracy
• Maintains inventory management procedures for the department
• Updates the POS department on price changes
• Maintains department cleanliness, product freshness, & variety
• Stays current with industry trends, standards and changes
• Supports and follows sustainability programs
• Supports and follows all safety and security policies
• Demonstrates attitude of service to co-workers and customers
• Operates within the Company’s Core Values and Company Brand

Qualifications

• Prior Produce/Foodservice experience preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess an attitude of service to others
• Must have strong knife/cutting equipment skills and cooking/food knowledge
• Must have understanding of process controls, product flow and quality assurance standards
• Work towards maximizing total overall store sales
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of customers, employees, and leadership
• Must possess a strong desire to work hard, be enthusiastic, participate in achieving management goals, and lead by example
• Willingness to take calculated risks to maximize sales
• Must possess intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Visionary, leader, team player with good follow through and people skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching)
• Have excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment
• Entry Level Compensation USD $28.90/Hr.
• Maximum Compensation USD $29.90/Hr.