Assistant Produce Manager

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Cartersville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in operating the produce department, including managing and developing associates, maximizing sales and profitability, maintaining inventory and product quality, and ensuring the department is clean, safe, and compliant with company policies and applicable regulations. The role also helps provide an exceptional customer experience and promote a positive, friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of various training methods.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
Ability to interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead by example and provide Food City customers with their best shopping experience.
Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote exceptional customer service in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
Lead by example and set standards for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and profitability.
Promote a positive, friendly, and fun working environment through flexibility, teamwork, and a customer-first approach.
Encourage associates to greet and speak with customers and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
Interact professionally with management, associates, supervisors, and customers.
Assist with supervising, training, and developing qualified produce associates.
Assist with managing department associates to maximize sales and profitability.
Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory according to daily department needs.
Maintain product quality and freshness.
Unload trucks and ensure products are properly received.
Maintain proper product pricing and merchandise the produce department.
Assist with departmental paperwork and maintain accurate records.
Assist in preparing associate work schedules and controlling department labor.
Help ensure adequate advertised merchandise is available throughout each advertising period.
Enforce and maintain safety policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining department policies and procedures, including applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain a clean and safe department using sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists.
Assist the Produce Manager in enforcing and maintaining the company food safety program.
Perform other duties as assigned.