Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Managing daily operations of the produce department in a retail grocery store, ensuring product quality, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared food items for store customers.
Domain
Grocery retail / Fresh produce
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce handling and quality control, inventory management and ordering, customer service and order taking, merchandising and display planning, staff scheduling and training, expense and loss control, food safety and sanitation compliance.
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in business or food service, experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket management.
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), product logs, weekly ad systems.
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations by greeting customers and resolving issues; take customer orders over the phone or in person; ensure fresh quality merchandise through proper handling and rotation; assist Produce Manager with merchandising, ad execution, and associate engagement; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; oversee department inventories and track sales reports; manage inventory levels and review orders to meet demand; check and verify department deliveries and invoices; control department expenses and reduce losses; unpack, clean, trim, and stock produce; maintain backroom organization and receiving area security; assist in building attractive displays; ensure general sanitation and compliance with health and OSHA requirements; supervise department associates and assist with the Floral department in select stores.
Seniority
Mid-level management, hands-on operational role