Assistant Produce Manager

Associated Food Stores•Orem, UT

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager assists with planning, organizing, and directing Produce Department activities. The role includes costing materials to determine retail prices, preparing master production sheets, supporting employee development and training, and teaching produce-production fundamentals. The assistant manager also helps manage department labor, inventory, security, receiving, storage, pricing, merchandising, records, and coordination with other store departments. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot or cold conditions. The position requires being at least 18 years old. Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on protected grounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Sufficient knowledge and ability to teach the fundamentals of produce production.
Ability to cost materials and prepare a master production sheet.
Ability to perform the physical and sensory demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion, coordination, responding to customer inquiries, and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Produce Department.
Cost materials to determine appropriate retail prices and prepare master production sheets.
Help develop department personnel by ensuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.
Teach produce-production fundamentals, including slicing, peeling, stacking, organizing, washing, and finishing.
Help maintain effective control of department labor and inventory within established budgets and guidelines.
Help maintain department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
Monitor competitive activity in the store's marketing areas as it relates to the Produce Department, and exercise sound, honest judgment in the company's interests.
Receive, store, price, and merchandise produce products.
Coordinate and communicate with other departments to support the flow of products and service throughout the store and produce operation.
Maintain adequate and appropriate department records.