Assistant Produce Department Head

Kimberton Whole Foods in Ottsville is looking for a Full-Time Assistant Produce Department Head!

Requirements

Full-Time. 40-hours per week. 5 days per week. One weekend shift per week is required.

Sunday-Thursday. Mix of opening, mid, and closing shifts between hours of 6am-8:30pm

Must be 18 years or older.

Ottsville Kimberton Whole Foods

4010 Durham Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942

$22/hr, depending on experience

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is center to KWF' s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

• Follows the current KWF Produce merchandising SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Assists in following the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Produce 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.

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the PDH.
• 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.

Requirements

• Good communication skills: oral and written
• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
• Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Have excellent time management skills

• 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 the majority of 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.