Assistant produce manager job description

Job Introduction

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does working in the most popular department sound like a challenge you want to take on? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Produce Manager!

Overview of Responsibilities

As the Assistant Produce Manager, you are responsible for ensuring the produce department provides the highest quality product and delivers the highest level of service to our customers. The Assistant Produce Manager along with the Produce Manager must ensure we remain focused on creating an excellent experience for both our employees and customers. As an Assistant Produce Manager, you are responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the department, inventory management, addressing employee relations issues, monitoring labor costs, hiring, and assisting the Produce Manager in other leadership duties as needed. You are responsible for maintaining freshness standards throughout the department, by following proper receiving, processing, packaging, pricing, signage, displaying, and rotation of a complete variety of items. As the Assistant Produce Manager, you will oversee the prioritization and delegation of daily responsibilities throughout the department while training, coaching, and leading employees by example. When the Produce Manager is not in the store, you will assist in managing all functions and activities of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit standards. The Assistant Produce Manager is responsible for working closely with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers, and Produce Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.

Qualifications

To be an Assistant Produce Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

* Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures.
* Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work flexible schedule that changes; including night, weekends, and holidays.
* Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior; a positive attitude and have the ability to interact with our customers.
* Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
* Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
* Adhere to all safety, health, Weights and Measures regulations including COOL, and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
* Be able to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4" to 72", for a distance up 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance.
* Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: - Competitive pay - Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health - Opportunities for career growth - 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts - Flexible schedules - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: - 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match - Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental vision - Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care - Company paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting dailypay.com.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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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

Qualifications:

* 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

Benefits of working for Food City:

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!

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.

One chance to make a great first impression? Challenge accepted.

For Dierbergs customers, their first experience with our store is our Produce Department. Our product quality has always elevated our status, but it's our friendly, fiercely loyal staff who truly set Dierbergs apart. Customer service is paramount and you enjoy developing and building the character of your team-all while working in a showroom-worthy department. If you enjoy motivating and inspiring others, you'll thrive in a full-time position as an
Assistant Produce Manager
with Dierbergs. Overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of the Produce Department, you will:

• Assist the team in arranging merchandise to best showcase our product
• Maintain a presence on the floor as you greet customers and share your knowledge of your department's vast selection
• Promote suggestive selling and be a role model for the department
• Operate and maintain department equipment such as code gun, wrapper, scale, pallet jack and baler
• Ensure that our beautiful Produce Department is well-stocked and looks amazing-after all, it's Dierbergs, and our customers expect the finest quality

Why Dierbergs is different

• Unlike other grocers, we feature home-grown, local produce of exceptional quality.
• We offer ongoing learning and development, promotion from within and the continued ability to expand your knowledge.
• Excellent schedule: typically morning or day shift with one evening shift during the week.
• Our culture is the cream of the crop at Dierbergs: we're approachable, friendly and customer-focused, and we believe in treating everyone like family.

What you need to succeed

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role; farmer's market, food service or grocery background is a definite advantage
• High school diploma; college degree preferred
• Desire to continually work toward providing an exceptional customer experience, thereby building customer loyalty
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the influence to motivate and empower those on your team
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Pushing & Pulling- Up to 50 lbs of force occasionally
• Occasional - Sit, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, & power grip
• Frequent - Stand, walk, head turn, side reach, grasp, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel
• Constant - Handling & forward reach

What's in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision...401(k) and pension plans...vacation days - we offer a strong benefits package
• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling so you can have a life, too
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
• Discounts on cooking school classes and at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations
• Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks an Associate in this position may be required to perform.