Assistant Produce Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Always provide and promote exceptional customer service in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
• Lead by example and set the standard for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
• Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by encouraging associates to greet and speak to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Interact professionally with management team, associates, supervision, and customers
• Assist in supervising, training, and developing qualified produce associates
• Assist in managing produce department associates to maximize sales and profitability
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory level according to the department’s daily needs
• Maintain product quality and freshness at all times
• Unload trucks and make sure all product is properly received
• Maintain proper pricing of product
• Merchandise produce department
• Assist in maintaining of all departmental paperwork and keeping accurate records
• Assist in preparing work schedules for all associates
• Assist in controlling labor of produce department
• Assist in having ample advertised merchandise during the entire ad period
• Enforce and maintain all safety policies and procedures
• Assist in maintaining all policies and procedures including all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to the Produce Department
• Maintain a clean and safe department according to company standards utilizing Sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists
• Assist the produce manager in enforcing and maintaining the company food safety program
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

• Must be knowledgeable in various training methods
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lead by example to give Food City Customers their best shopping experience
• Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Medical Plan with wellness benefits
• Dental Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Associate Offers
• and so much more!