Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Overseeing daily operations of the produce department in a retail grocery environment, ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared food items for retail customers.
Domain
Grocery retail / Fresh food production
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce merchandising, inventory management, customer service, staff scheduling, food safety compliance, cost control, delivery receiving, display creation
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience supervising associates
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), product logs, cutting lists
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations by greeting customers and resolving issues; manage department inventories and track sales reports; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; oversee department associates including scheduling and training; check and verify deliveries and invoices; maintain backroom organization and product storage; control department expenses and reduce product losses; ensure smooth department function and store cooperation; maintain general sanitation and health/OSHA requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level management, hands-on operational role