Produce Manager

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Overland Park, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2019 CLOSED ON 1/12/2020

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Manager position at Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.?

Overview

Job Summary

 

The Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all department staff. Department Managers are responsible for the success of their own department and are required to fulfill the duties of the Manager on Duty (MOD) on a scheduled basis.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include the following essential functions, but are not limited to:

  • Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority.
  • Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
  • Creating an inviting, full and shopable department.
  • Ordering for the produce department and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
  • Managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
  • Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day.
  • Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce.
  • Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received.
  • Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
  • Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards.
  • Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards.
  • Offering and following up on special orders.
  • Training and monitoring department personnel.
  • Working with other department managers to cross-train staff to accomplish all needed tasks.
  • Conducting active and passive demos.
  • Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays.
  • Assisting in interviewing and hiring for department needs.
  • Working with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department.
  • Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
  • Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
  • Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
  • Continually increasing product knowledge.
  • Utilizing email and IS programs as needed.
  • Opening and closing of store.
  • Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee.
  • Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings.

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be ''hands on'' and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Qualifications

Education, Skills & Experience

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience in a grocery/retail/produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
  • 1-2 years of experience supervising others preferred.
  • Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand. Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
  • Excellent customer service skills. Highly organized with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to take direction and follow through.
  • Must be cashier trained and able to count currency. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

 

 

This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks as assigned by the Store Manager and/or other corporate managers that may not be listed in this job description.

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