Grocery Coordinator

Job Overview

The Grocery Coordinator oversees and manages Grocery department operations, including scheduling, ordering, productivity, budgeting, inventory, gross profit and reporting. They supervise and coach Grocery Department staff, and model and provide excellent, professional customer service.

Our Culture

Vision: To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet.
Mission: We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems.
Values: Foster high standards, act with integrity, embrace stewardship, take action because we care, and are an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to collaborate, demonstrate kindness, focus on the customer, instill trust, and value diversity.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Models and provides excellent, professional customer service
• Oversees and manages grocery department operations, including scheduling, ordering, productivity, budgeting, inventory, gross profit, and reporting
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates all grocery department staff
• Mergandishes grocery department according to merchandiser guidelines, including display building, price changing, and signage
• Responsible for long and short-term department planning
• Protects the health and safety of all department members and ensures department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met
• Participates as a member of the store operating committee
• Demonstrates a creative, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and change

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Extensive background in high-volume retail grocery management
• Prioritizes ordering and inventory management skills
• Strong merchandising skills
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office products and file management
• Must be able to meet physical demands of position including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting between 10-40lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• If hired into this role, a Certified Food Protection Manager certification (for example ServSafe) is required (paid for by PCC)
• If hired into this role, a CPR/First Aid Certification is required (paid for by PCC)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits and Perks

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment
• Sick Accrual – 0.033 hours per hour worked (includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-store Purchases
• PCC Cooking Classes Discount
• Free PCC Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation Details

Starting Wage: $32.15/hour