#415 Assistant Produce Manager 2600 Ensign Hill Dr Platte City MO

Cosentino's Food Stores•Platte City, MO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager helps customers have a positive shopping experience by leading the Produce team to support company growth and deliver the products and service Cosentino customers expect. The position formally reports to the Produce Manager and is non-exempt.

Requirements

Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
At least one year of previous experience in retail produce management.
Complete ongoing training and development listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
Demonstrate the verbal, interpersonal, basic math, and reading skills required for the position.
Meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, squatting, and working in cold grocery coolers and freezers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to climb a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet.

Responsibilities

In the Produce Manager’s absence, directly supervise team activities in an operationally effective, motivating, and respectful manner.
Promote a positive team atmosphere, including cooperation, teamwork, high morale, constructive communication, and recognition.
Support the Produce Manager with coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
Assist with employee relations issues and work with Human Resources when needed.
Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve store management when appropriate.
Know and implement Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
Manage inventory processes, including counting, tracking, planning, and ordering products.
Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and displays.
Learn department products, procedures, and policies to answer customer questions accurately.
Meet or exceed productivity standards.
Inspect products for freshness, damage, and dates, and use proper rotation techniques.
Remove damaged, unsaleable, or returnable products and follow damage-claim procedures.
Mark or price merchandise and obtain price signs when necessary.
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment safely and competently.
Follow and ensure team compliance with health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
Keep the work area and department clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
Use verbal, interpersonal, basic math, and reading skills needed for the position.
Assist the Produce Manager with interviews and candidate selection.
Assist with labor-cost management while balancing customer service needs and company expenditures.
Prepare, package, and display produce neatly.
Unload and sort shipments promptly and stock products in designated areas without damaging them.
Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
Complete additional management-assigned tasks, assist other stores or departments as needed, and develop new skills.