Assistant Grocery Department Head

Kimberton Whole Foods in Wyomissing is now seeking a career-minded, full-time Assistant Grocery Department Head!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Availability: Availability to work a Tuesday - Saturday work week. Shifts are within a 7am-8:30pm timeframe

Hourly Pay: $19.00-23.00 to start.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods: Extensive Medical coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store Discount, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Paid Life Insurance, & AD&D, EAP, PTO, and 401k with matching 3% after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked.

The Assistant Grocery Department Head’s primary responsibilities:

• Assists in following the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain fully stocked shelves throughout the entire department.
• Follows established KWF merchandising best practices to maintain clean, tidy, and organized displays.
• Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Grocery Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

TEAM & LEADERSHIP:

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the GDH.
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality, and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects – up to 50 - 75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with most of the time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.