Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Overseeing daily produce department operations, managing inventory, merchandising, and customer service in a retail grocery environment.
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
Inventory management, merchandising planning, customer relations, team supervision, cost control, food safety compliance, scheduling, data analysis (sales reports)
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in business or food service, prior management experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), product logs, cutting lists
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations and resolve issues; manage department inventories and order supplies; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; assist Produce Manager with operations and perform duties in their absence; oversee associate scheduling, training, and performance; control department expenses and reduce product losses; ensure product quality, freshness, and proper rotation; maintain backroom organization and sanitation; verify deliveries and invoices; assist with unpacking, cleaning, trimming, and stocking produce.