Assistant Produce Manager

SUMMARY Assist the Produce Manager in supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses.
The Assistant Produce Managers responsibilities cover the overall operation and success of the produce department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered Quality assurance checks of department Proper handling and rotation of product Trains and develops produce team Sets the example for and encourage customer engagement Promotes and supports established programs Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness Communicates with and receive product from approved vendors Promotes sales Works within company programs, policies and procedures Other duties as assigned KEY ATTRIBUTES Naturally friendly Smiles easy Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer Produce knowledge Self-motivated High energy level Efficient Problem solving skills SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises Associates.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates; Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One to three months related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel Safety Cutter Pallet jack Ladder Stepladder Computer Uniform per store policy Associates may be required to use standard produce equipment including, but not limited to, oKnives oWrapper PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Taste Communicate with associates and customers Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Stoop Balance Kneel Crouch Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit Crawl Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision Close Distance Peripheral Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequently Moving mechanical parts Occasionally Wet and/or humid conditions Chemicals while cleaning Noise Level Moderate **Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location Brand: County Market Address: 1099 Jason Place Chatham, IL - 62629 Property Description: 224 County Market Property Number: 224