Assistant Produce Manager Cosentino's Price Chopper

Assistant Produce Manager

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.

Assistant Produce Manager

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.

• 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.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

• 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.

• 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 departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 72 inches, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.