Assistant Produce Manager

Job Description

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 maintai