Assistant Produce Manager

Northeast Grocery•City of Utica, NY
•$18 - $26

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager provides fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to Price Chopper customers and assists with the operation of the Produce department. The role supports the Produce Manager with department operations, budgeting and financial aspects, merchandising, inventory, ordering, scheduling, and administrative duties. It also oversees department clerks and helps ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and merchandising programs are executed according to company guidelines. The position involves maintaining product quality and department standards, supporting associate training, and assuming the Produce Manager’s responsibilities as needed. The employee must follow company policies and procedures, including sanitation and safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Satisfactory performance reviews.
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • 6–12 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service, including smiling, making eye contact, and thanking customers.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation according to 5S standards.
  • Assist the Produce Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, arrangements, displays, product rotation, inventory levels, scheduling, and administrative duties.
  • Assist with ordering merchandise and supplies to meet company department standards.
  • Rotate and examine perishable products to ensure proper quality, code, and condition.
  • Ensure customer orders and deliveries are fulfilled accurately.
  • Ensure associates follow company and state sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintain a high level of customer courtesy and service throughout the store.
  • Assist with training and scheduling associates in produce operations.
  • Operate produce equipment, including product weight scales, juice machines, and pineapple machines.
  • Assume the Produce Manager’s responsibilities as needed.
  • Assist with all Produce department responsibilities according to company guidelines.
  • Control shrink by following related policies and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by management and adhere to company policies and procedures.
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