Produce Manager

Associated Grocers of New England•Woodstock, VT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the produce department, including customer service, inventory management, merchandising, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role involves learning all aspects of the department, operating produce equipment, and assisting customers with their needs. The manager will also be responsible for creating displays, managing signage, and ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety regulations.

Requirements

Computer Knowledge
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers, employees and management
Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus
Flexible schedule availability

Nice To Haves

Produce background preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service.
Order merchandise for the produce department.
Ensure proper receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise.
Build and maintain produce displays.
Keep produce shelving and display units maintained, cleaned, and organized.
Ensure all products are tagged and/or labeled properly.
Rotate all products properly.
Master all department opening and closing duties.
Learn all aspects of the current position and prepare for increased responsibility.
Become an expert in all produce equipment, hardware, software, and tasks.
Maintain produce display, prep, and storage areas in clean, orderly condition, exceeding health department and food safety standards.
Perform monthly department inventories as directed.
Replenish and rotate displays, culling unsellable items several times daily.
Set quality standards for culling.
Assist customers with produce questions and special orders.
Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in a friendly, courteous manner.
Follow “COOL” (Country of Origin Labeling) guidelines and requirements.
Trim, wash, and bundle produce as needed.
Dispose of unsellable items properly.
Create appropriate department signage and displays to stimulate sales and customer interest.
Research under-performing areas of the department and create solutions.
Ensure department signage and shelf tags are present and reflect correct pricing.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
Comply with established procedures, practices, sales, safety, and security according to A.G. Supermarkets, Inc. policies.