SUMMARY
Assist the Produce Manager in supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The Assistant Produce Manager's responsibilities cover the overall operation and success of the produce department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
- Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered
- Quality assurance checks of department
- Proper handling and rotation of product
- Trains and develops produce team
- Sets the example for and encourage customer engagement
- Promotes and supports established programs
- Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
- Communicates with and receive product from approved vendors
- Promotes sales
- Works within company programs, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Naturally friendly
- Smiles easy
- Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer
- Produce knowledge
- Self-motivated
- High energy level
- Efficient
- Problem solving skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly supervises Associates.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates;
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- One to three months related experience and/or training;
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
- Safety Cutter
- Pallet jack
- Ladder
- Stepladder
- Computer
- Uniform per store policy
- Associates may be required to use standard produce equipment including, but not limited to,
- Knives
- Wrapper
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)
- Stand
- Walk
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Taste
- Communicate with associates and customers
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
- Stoop
- Balance
- Kneel
- Crouch
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)
- Sit
- Crawl
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Vision
- Close
- Distance
- Peripheral
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to distinguish colors
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently
Occasionally
- Wet and/or humid conditions
- Chemicals while cleaning
Noise Level
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
$17 up to $25/hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location
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