Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Managing daily operations of the produce department in a retail supermarket, ensuring product quality, inventory control, and customer service.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared food items for store customers.
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce handling and preparation, inventory management, customer service, scheduling, merchandising planning, cost control, food safety compliance, team supervision, delivery receiving and verification.
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket management.
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), product logs, cutting lists, weekly ad systems.
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations and resolve issues; take customer orders and create finished products; ensure fresh quality merchandise and minimize product losses; assist Produce Manager in operations and perform duties in their absence; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; oversee department inventories and track sales reports; assist with scheduling associates and delegate work assignments; manage inventory levels and maintain backroom organization; check and verify department deliveries and invoices; control department expenses and labor costs; keep produce department stocked and appealing; unpack, clean, trim, and stock produce; build attractive displays; maintain backroom and receiving area security and sanitation; assist with baling cardboard if trained; assist in other departments as needed; supervise department associates and oversee Floral department in select stores.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities