Assistant Grocery Team Lead

Hulsing Hotels/ Earth Fare / Accucare • Roanoke, VA

5d • $16 - $22

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Team Lead supports the Grocery Team Leader in overseeing the grocery department’s daily operations. The role helps ensure excellent customer service, department standards, team development, inventory accuracy, product presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency while modeling Earth Fare’s values and food philosophy. It is a hands-on leadership position and a developmental step toward full department leadership.

Requirements

• Knowledge of produce and natural foods industry trends.
• Knowledge of common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage and display of organic products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and use handheld computer scanners.
• Proven experience managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and department overhead.
• Two to three years of experience with produce and natural or organic products.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder level and below waist level.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push and pull carts or pallet jacks with moderate loads.

Nice To Haves

• Perishable experience.
• OSHA or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Earth Fare’s vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals.
• Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Interview, select, train, and support team members.
• Develop future leaders within Grocery, Frozen Food, Dairy, and Bulk departments.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment and clearly communicate expectations to team members.
• Participate in ongoing individual training and professional development.
• Order and receive deliveries.
• Support scheduling and shift coverage.
• Review daily and weekly sales and movement reports.
• Monitor shrink reports and department communications.
• Conduct monthly department inventory.
• Identify opportunities to reduce expenses.
• Maintain an attractive sales floor according to Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of fixtures, storage areas, workstations, freezers, and coolers.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off.
• Twenty percent store discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Support for learning new skills and expanding responsibilities.
• Engagement with local community partners and participation in community-focused events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed