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 salad bars 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, sanitation compliance, team supervision
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS)
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; control department expenses and reduce product losses; maintain backroom organization and product storage; verify deliveries and invoices; unpack, clean, trim, and stock produce; maintain attractive displays and ensure proper pricing and signage; ensure general sanitation and compliance with health and OSHA requirements; assist in supervising department associates and potentially the Floral department.