Assistant Produce Manager

Job description:

Do you want to have fun, enjoy your job and make a difference? Come join our team

Quality Greens is 100% locally owned and operated, full-service market currently recruiting a full-time Assistant Produce Manager. The ideal candidate will be able to work 40 hours per week and must be available to work mornings, afternoons, and at least one day on the weekend.

What we stand for:

• Our passion for healthy living and the world is contagious, and we lead by example.
• Our service to the customer inspires others in its commitment to excellence.
• Our thirst for knowledge makes us the destination for education about healthy food and supplements in our community.

Quality Greens is committed to supporting local vendors and the community, providing a unique and enjoyable shopping experience for its customers and providing a supportive and welcoming place of work, free of any type of harassment or discrimination to its employees.

Benefits Include:

• Staff discount
• Flexible hours and scheduling
• Employee Incentives and Social Committees
• Professional development opportunities
• Benefits may be available depending on hours after successful completion of probation period

Under the supervision of the Store Manager and Produce Manager, this position is responsible for providing top-notch customer service, supervising the team, ordering, merchandising, and maintaining the Produce department in accordance with all department procedures. In addition, as an Assistant Produce Manager, you are responsible for providing high-quality, fresh produce, maintaining department cleanliness and adhering to all safety and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Support the success of Quality Greens by leading a sales-driven team responsible for the Produce Department, who take customer service, quality and presentation to heart.
• Coordinate with the Produce Manager and Produce Specialist to set standards for displays and merchandising
• Manage daily ordering, rotation and stocking to ensure displays are full and quality is exceptional at all times
• Merchandise products to generate sales and cross merchandise supporting products where possible
• Assess the success of individual products and communicate movement reports, new listings, product shorts, etc., regularly
• Maintain and review all signage to ensure that it is in good shape, is accurate in both price and description, and that all products are signed
• Source and order produce locally whenever possible
• Monitor quality daily and contact suppliers for credit or returns when applicable
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies, including exposure control notices if required to clean up biohazard waste (training provided)
• Support and train new staff and provide feedback as well as employee reviews within the existing guidelines to ensure they have the tools necessary to succeed
• Encourage teamwork and provide clear responsibilities, expectations, and timely feedback for employees
• Adhere to company loss prevention standards
• Cover additional shifts as necessary to meet the operational needs of the store
• Handle customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and do everything possible to reach a successful conclusion
• Complete monthly inventory counts
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous Produce experience
• Minimum 1 year management experience (specific experience in the Grocery industry is an asset)
• Knowledge and understanding of product, ordering, merchandising and quality control for produce
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Computer skills including point of sale system, Word, Excel, and Google (Gmail, Google Docs & Google Sheets)
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, bending and twisting

Job Type: Full-time, salaried (exempt).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• 1) What days and times are you available to work?
• 2) Do you have any vacation or time off required in the next 3 months?

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (required)
• Grocery, Produce, or Food Industry: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person