Produce Manager

Associated Grocers of New England•Woodstock, VT

77d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the produce department, including customer service, inventory management, merchandising, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role involves learning all department operations, assisting customers, and contributing to sales growth through effective displays and product knowledge.

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.
Manage department ordering and inventory.
Ensure proper receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise.
Build and maintain produce displays, ensuring products are properly tagged, labeled, and rotated.
Perform all department opening and closing duties.
Learn and master all produce equipment, hardware, software, and tasks.
Maintain clean and orderly produce display, prep, and storage areas, exceeding health and food safety standards.
Perform monthly department inventories.
Replenish and rotate displays daily, culling unsellable items and setting quality standards.
Assist customers with produce questions and special orders, offering samples and suggestions.
Follow "COOL" (Country of Origin Labeling) guidelines.
Trim, wash, and bundle produce as needed.
Properly dispose of unsellable items.
Create department signage and displays to stimulate sales and customer interest.
Research under-performing areas of the department and develop solutions.
Ensure department signage and shelf tags are present and accurate.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
Comply with established procedures, practices, sales, safety, and security policies.