Assistant Produce Manager

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. • Richmond Heights, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Department by helping lead Associates and maintain the quality, presentation, freshness, and availability of produce and prepared foods. The role works closely with the Produce Manager and Produce Production Manager to optimize product usage and labor allocation, and monitors operational factors that affect gross margin and profitability of the prepared food section.

The position includes managing inventory, ordering, and displays; serving customers in person and by phone, including processing special orders; and preparing and stocking salad bar items. It also involves washing, peeling, cutting, and storing fruits and vegetables; checking produce freshness and quality; maintaining clean and organized preparation areas; and following food safety, sanitation, protective-equipment, and temperature-control practices. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and varying shifts. The posting notes that most Produce and Produce Production departments close by 9 p.m. and describes flexible scheduling and work-life balance.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership capacity, preferably in a managerial role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical activity requirements include occasional sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and handling; frequent head turning, trunk bending, side reaching, grasping, power gripping, pinching, finger manipulation, and feeling; and constant standing, handling, and forward reaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to the team and encourage strong performance.
• Monitor operational factors affecting gross margin and profitability in the Produce Department’s prepared food section.
• Work with the Produce Manager and Produce Production Manager to optimize product usage and labor allocation.
• Manage department inventory, ordering, and displays.
• Assist customers in person and by phone, and process special orders.
• Arrange salad bar components attractively and according to company presentation standards.
• Keep salad items adequately stocked.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables.
• Monitor produce freshness and quality and discard items that do not meet standards.
• Store prepared fruits and vegetables properly to maintain freshness.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including salad bar stations and preparation areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing and use of appropriate protective gear.
• Monitor temperature controls for perishable items to prevent spoilage and maintain food safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) and pension plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal days.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes, and other Dierbergs Rewards perks.
• Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED