What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Produce Department Manager position at SHOW ME OIL COMPANY INC?
Assistant Produce Department Manager
Reports to: Store Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
As an Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will help to manage daily operations and support the success of our produce department. This role involves assisting with inventory management, merchandising, and maintaining freshness standards while ensuring excellent customer service. You will work closely with the Produce Department Manager to oversee staff and optimize department performance. If you have experience in produce handling, an eye for quality, and a desire to grow in a leadership role, this position is for you!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support daily operations
- Monitor product quality
- Assist with inventory and ordering
- Ensure food safety compliance
- Supervise and train staff
- Provide quality customer service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization
- Fill in for Produce Manager as needed
- Support pricing and promotions
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Previous experience in a produce department, grocery store or food retail setting
- Basic knowledge of produce handling, storage and food safety guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain product quality standards
- Ability to assist with inventory, stocking and merchandising
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn department operations
- Basic computer skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is typically performed in normal grocery store produce department conditions with frequent exposure to coolers, misting systems and damp produce
- Requires the ability to multi-task
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including a variety of shifts, days, evenings, nights, and weekends including overtime, as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach to stock shelves
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Consistently perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Manual dexterity for the ability to use knives, cutters and other tools for trimming and preparing produce
- Ability to speak to, hear, and understand others via phone and in person in English
JOB SUCCESS FACTORS
Customer Service
- Create customer loyalty by delivering outstanding customer service, executing sales promotions, ensuring quality foods products are available to sell
Honesty & Integrity
- Always maintain professional and ethical behaviors
- Create accurate records including Waste Logs
- Maintain confidentiality regarding private employee matters
Authenticity
- Express genuine care for the team, the customers, and the business
Maintain High Standards
- Always perform tasks to the highest standards
Positive attitude
- Take pride in executing job tasks and maintaining a clean, organized work area
Teamwork
- Maintain open communication with all co-workers
- Support team members and cooperate in providing excellent guest service
Accountability
- Listen openly to performance feedback and incorporate suggestions into work processes and attitude
Reliability
- Arrive punctual and ready to begin work assignments
- Deliver quality work product using resources and time allocated
