Assistant Produce Manager

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Produce Manager

DEPARTMENT:      Produce

REPORTS TO:         Produce Manager

FLSA STATUS:        Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1)         Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the            Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.

2)         Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department.

3)         Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department.

4)         Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.

5)         Participate in shrink control.

6)         Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.

7)         Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.

8)         Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.

9)         Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.

10)       Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1)         Assist with unloading of merchandise.

2)         Monitor inventory of supplies and product.  Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.

3)         Filling and cutting of racks and displays.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1)         Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.

2)         Must have strong communications for providing customer service.

3)         Must have dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.

4)         Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.