Produce Coordinator

Location: Kirkland, WA (430 Kirkland Way)

About the company

Our Vision: To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet.

Our Mission: We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems.

Our Values: We foster high standards, act with integrity, embrace stewardship, take action because we care, collaborate, demonstrate kindness, focus on the customer, instill trust, and value diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provides and models excellent, professional customer service and mentors staff in this area
• Oversees produce department operations and management, including scheduling, gross profit, productivity, budgeting, inventory, pricing, signage, and reporting
• Oversees ordering, receiving, stocking, and merchandising for the produce department
• Provides direction, supervision, and mentorship to produce staff
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met and protects the health and safety of all department members
• Participates as a member of the Store Operating Committee (SOC)

Requirements

• Proven ability to perform excellent, professional customer service
• Extensive experience in all aspects of high-volume retail produce operations required, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and merchandising
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and inventory procedures; ability to apply this knowledge to meet standards of performance
• Must have a clear understanding of controlling shrink and gross profits while delivering highest quality product to customers
• In-depth knowledge of fresh produce including availability and seasonality required
• Knowledge of sustainable, organic agriculture strongly desired
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, problem solving, and communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office products and file management
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting 10–40 lbs 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 (e.g., 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

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave
• Vacation accrual: 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment
• Sick accrual: 0.025 hours per hour worked (includes union and state accrual rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA pass
• Staff discount on in-store purchases
• Free PCC Co-op membership
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program

For more details, visit the PCC Benefits Page.

Pay

Starting wage: $32.15/hour