Assistant Produce Prep Manager

About the role

GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN OUR PRODUCE PREP DEPARTMENT! Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for an Assistant Produce Prep Manager to help manage the produce prep department of the Bloomfield location.

Responsibilities

• Cut fruits and vegetables to make cups, tray and salads.
• Effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the department, including production and stocking of all department products in order to achieve the sales, gross profit, customer service and labor goals established for the department.
• Direct work flow in the department and coordinate activities involved with production, sale, merchandising and distribution of products offered in the department, in conjunction with the Produce Manager(s).
• Oversee all aspects of the operation of the department, including but not limited to: training, ordering, time and attendance, employee purchase policy, discipline, etc., in conjunction with Produce Manager (s).
• Assist in interviewing, training and development of associates for the Produce and Produce Prep (if applicable) department(s), following all company policies and state and federal laws, OSHA regulations and EEOC requirements.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with and able to work with all products carried in the department including being fully knowledgeable in the differences (in price, taste, preparation or use) between the many varieties and types of produce in every family group (i.e. apples, squash, etc.).
• Adhere to all quality standards.
• Properly plan product distribution, merchandising, product stocking, on a per shift basis.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales and return-on-investment.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, public image, accuracy and product rotation.
• Check and verify produce department merchandise received to ensure that all items listed on vendor invoices are delivered according to quality standards.
• Responsible for ordering product, supplies, etc. and ensuring proper inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales and return-on-investment, in conjunction with the Produce Manager (and Produce Prep Manager if applicable).
• Works closely with the Produce Prep department to ensure optimum operations in both departments, on a per shift basis.
• Properly handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Greet customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service and/or assistance, per our company customer service standards.
• The ability to motivate associates to achieve company sales and customer service goals.
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Lead by example.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D