Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Overseeing daily produce department operations, ensuring product quality, managing inventory, and supervising associates in a retail grocery environment.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, prepared salads, and cut fruit/vegetable stations for customers
Domain
Grocery retail / Fresh produce
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce handling and quality control, inventory management, customer service, team supervision, merchandising planning, expense control, scheduling, food safety compliance
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket management
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), product logs, cutting lists
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 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 backroom organization; check and verify department deliveries and invoices; control department expenses and labor costs; maintain backroom and receiving area security and sanitation; assist with unpacking, cleaning, trimming, and stocking produce; build attractive displays and handle spoiled/damaged product; cooperate with co-workers and superiors to ensure smooth department function; utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); assist in other departments as needed; assist in supervising department associates and may oversee the Floral department in select stores.