Assistant Produce Manager

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Produce Manager

Produce

Produce Manager

Non-Exempt

To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.

• Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.
• Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.
• Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department as needed or in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
• Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.
• Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.
• Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.
• Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

• Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and product. Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.
• Filling and culling of racks and displays on a daily basis.

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Must have strong communications for providing customer service.
• Must have dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.