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Assistant Produce Manager - Full Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Price Chopper # 404 701 Watson Dr.

Assistant Produce Manager - Full Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Price Chopper # 404 701 Watson Dr.

Cosentino's Food StoresKearney, MO, US
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Assistant Produce Manager

Position Objective : To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading the Produce team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect. Reporting Structure : This position formally reports to the Produce Manager.

Status : This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Knowledge : A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment. A minimum of (1) year of previous experience in retail produce management is required. Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge : A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Essential Job Functions :

  • In the absence of the Produce Manager, provide direct supervision of the activities of all other members of the team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
  • Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
  • Support the Produce Manager in providing effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
  • Assist the Produce Manager in addressing employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.
  • Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
  • Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
  • Effectively manage the inventory process at all levels (i.e. accurately counting and tracking items, efficient planning and ordering of product).
  • Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
  • Be knowledgeable about department products, procedures and policies so customer questions can be accurately answered.
  • Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
  • Inspect product for freshness, damage, and dates and utilize proper rotation techniques.
  • Remove any damaged, un-saleable or returnable product from shelves and follow proper procedures for damage claims.
  • Label or price any merchandise that requires marking and know how to obtain price signs when necessary.
  • Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
  • Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
  • Actively work to keep your work area and your department as a whole clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
  • Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
  • Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions :

  • Assist the Produce Manager in conducting effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the team.
  • Assist the Produce Manager in managing labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer's need for service with the company's need to closely monitor expenditures.
  • Prepare, package and neatly display all products in the produce department.
  • Quickly unload and sort incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
  • Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
  • Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

    • Essential Abilities :

  • Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 72 inches, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 50 lbs.
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
  • Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
  • Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.

    • Non-Essential Abilities :

  • Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.
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