Assistant Produce Manager-Full Time Hourly w/Excellent Benefits-Cosentino's Price Chopper #110-501 Shug Ave. Peculiar, Mo. 64078

About the role

To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading the Produce team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of the activities of all other members of the team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
• Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
• Support the Produce Manager in providing effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
• Avoid employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Effectively manage the inventory process at all levels (i.e. accurately counting and tracking items, efficient planning and ordering of product).
• Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
• Be knowledgeable about department products, procedures and policies so customer questions can be accurately answered.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Inspect product for freshness, damage, and dates and utilize proper rotation techniques.
• Remove any damaged, un-saleable or returnable product from shelves and follow proper procedures for damage claims.
• Label or price any merchandise that requires marking and know how to obtain price signs when necessary.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Actively work to keep your work area and your department as a whole clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Qualifications

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• A minimum of (1) year of previous experience in retail produce management is required.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.