Produce Manager jobs in Everett, WA

POSITION FUNCTION

Work with the Produce Manager to achieve sales, profit margins, promotions, and maintain the department in the best way possible for customers. Provides effective training, clear direction, and ongoing support to department leads and clerks supporting mutual professional development. Acts as the Department Manager in absence of the Produce Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years supervisory experience in a retail or grocery setting
• Ability to effectively coach, delegate, and follow-up with multiple people and tasks
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Dependable attendance is required.
• Ability to provide friendly, professional external and internal customer service in a fast paced environment
• Ability to calmly and professionally handle multiple demands, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Willingness and ability to meet the changing needs of the job
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30-50 lbs.
• Ability to climb a ladder when necessary
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with Produce Manager to ensure department and staff standards are met and upheld
• Work with other department managers to ensure excellent customer service on the floor
• Assist Produce Manager in managing the produce department and staff
• Ensure safety throughout the store for staff and customers
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the store’s equipment, produce floor, and staff spaces
• Develop and maintain a strong product knowledge
• Know all performance standards for the department
• Help to oversee that produce operations are in place and regulated to meet the needs of the store
• Communicate produce procedures adjustment needs to Produce Manager as necessary
• Communicate hiring needs to the Produce Manager
• Ensure, provide, and maintain produce training and training processes
• Provide consistent professional development to all produce staff
• Assist Produce Manager with operational needs including staff training and development, ordering and receiving, maintaining a clean, organized and highly presentable produce floor and back stock area, and setting goals for professional development.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE:

• Know what a Co-op is and how to highlight the Co-op difference
• Understand how the Co-op functions with relation to owners, customers, and community
• Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service
• Ensure customer satisfaction through active listening and follow through
• Maintain professional behavior
• Support and follow all store policies and processes
• Participate in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
• Performs any general housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain a clean, tidy store
• Develop and maintain good working relations with other staff. Support and assist team members and supervisors when necessary
• Assist in other departments, as needed
• Supports and participates in store sales goals and programs
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), active listening, proactive problem solving, organizational, time management and follow through skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about working at Sno Isle Food Co-op?
• This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The store is staffed daily from 5 am - 9:30 pm. Do you have open availability? If not, what is your availability?

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person