Assistant Produce Manager Cosentino's Price Chopper Watson Dr. Kearney, Mo

Position: Assistant Produce Manager-FULL TIME with Benefits- Cosentino's Price Chopper #404- 701 Watson Dr. Kearney, Mo. 64060
Location: Kearney

Assistant Produce Manager-FULL TIME with Benefits
- Cosentino's Price Chopper #404- 701 Watson Dr. Kearney, Mo. 64060

Position Objective:
To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading the Produce team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect.
Reporting Structure:
This position formally reports to the Produce Manager.

Status:
This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge Essential Knowledge

• * A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• * A minimum of (1) year of previous experience in retail produce management is required.
• * Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

• * A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills Essential Job Functions

• * In the absence of the Produce Manager, provide direct supervision of the activities of all other members of the team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
• * Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
• * Support the Produce Manager in providing effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
• * Assist the Produce Manager in addressing employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.
• * Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• * Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• * Effectively manage the inventory process at all levels (i.e. accurately counting and tracking items, efficient planning and ordering of product).
• * Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
• * Be knowledgeable about department products, procedures and policies so customer questions can be accurately answered.
• * Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• * Inspect product for freshness, damage, and dates and utilize proper rotation techniques.
• * Remove any damaged, un-saleable or returnable product from shelves and follow proper procedures for damage claims.
• * Label or price any merchandise that requires marking and know how to obtain price signs when necessary.
• * Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• * Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• * Actively work to keep your work area and your department as a whole clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
• * Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• * Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• * Assist the Produce Manager in conducting effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the team.
• * Assist the Produce Manager in managing labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer’s need for service with the company’s need to closely monitor expenditures.
• * Prepare, package and neatly display all products in the produce department.
• * Quickly unload and sort incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• * Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
• * Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or…