Produce Manager at St. Clairsville

REPORTS TO

Store Operator

JOB FUNCTION

Effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the Produce Department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the department. Ensure that the work shifts of all department personnel contribute to the financial best interests of the store.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum of two years' produce experience. 2. Supervisory experience preferred. 3. Certified by the National Restaurant Association in Serv Safe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Observe all store rules and company policies. 2. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations. 3. Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous ervice. 4. Observe shift-operating hours at all times as scheduled by management. 5. Ensure compliance with all state, county, local, and federal regulations and laws and labeling requirements. 6. Must be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department; fully knowledgeable in the differences (e.g., price, taste, preparation, or use) between the many varieties and types of produce in every family group (e.g., apples, squashes, etc.). 7. Plan department merchandising with the program director and store management. 8. Able to fully and efficiently perform all of the duties and job functions of each position in the Produce Department. 9. Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking, and stocking cases to ensure quality protection, public image, accuracy, and product rotation. 10. Control ordering procedures to ensure that the department complies with company guidelines for inventory maintenance to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and to maximize sales and turnover. 11. Be familiar with invoice documents and confirm accuracy of item descriptions, sizes, quantities, and prices. 12. Accurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, etc., in accordance with company policies. Job Description Produce Manager Page 2 13. Responsible for maintaining and forwarding all department-related reports and documents to management as requested according to company policies and procedures. 14. Responsible for price audits to ensure that all merchandise is correctly priced as listed in the store's pricing guide. 15. Control department expenses. 16. Perform sales forecasts weekly with store management and calculate number of man-hours by job class that are required to properly staff work shifts based on projected sales volume and/or work loads. 17. Responsible for maximum utilization of department personnel through effective scheduling, training, and evaluating. 18. Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales. 19. Maintain and oversee housekeeping and sanitation program in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations. 20. Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and control the level of damaged goods. 21. Comply with safety policies and procedures and ensure that all department personnel do the same. 22. Responsible for ensuring that all department personnel are trained in the store's method of performing department activities and functions. 23. Maintain good communications in the store and throughout the organization. 24. Able to read, write, hear, and speak. 25. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and gross margins and to apply basic concepts of algebra. 26. Able to occasionally lift or exert up to 50 pounds and able to lift moderate amounts frequently. 27. Able to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture content preparation areas for extended periods of time. 28. Able to work in an environment with fresh fruits, vegetables, houseplants, and flowers without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect performance. 29. Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person