Assistant Produce Team Lead

Hulsing Hotels/ Earth Fare / Accucare•Knoxville, TN

3d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Produce Team Leaders oversee the daily operations of the produce department in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. They lead and motivate a team of produce clerks, manage inventory, and ensure the department meets both company and customer expectations. This role is crucial in maintaining the freshness and presentation of our produce offerings and driving sales performance.

Requirements

Knowledge of produce industry trends, allergies, and specialized dietary terms (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.).
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage/display of organic products.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn Falcon hand-held computer scanner.
Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and total overhead in a similar environment.
Minimum 2–3 years experience working with produce and natural/organic products.
Solid understanding of fruit and vegetable cut preparation, processing, and packaging procedures.
Minimum 1–2 years experience in a retail and/or customer service-oriented position.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.
Work in a fast-paced environment focused on customer service.
Exposure to extreme cold and heat for short periods.
May travel periodically for meetings.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members.
Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation.
Interview, select, train, and support team members.
Act as a key holder to support overall store operations.
Supervise and participate in the production of in-house cut fruit/vegetable program.
Ensure proper handling of organic products.
Maintain knowledge of fruits, vegetables, herbs, roots, and packaged goods offered in the Produce Department.
Maintain high standards of quality control.
May work up to five MOD shifts per week, including opening and closing, based on store/business needs.
Order and receive deliveries.
Schedule team members.
Review daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails, and respond accordingly.
Conduct monthly department inventory.
Identify opportunities to reduce expenses.
Develop and maintain an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.