Assistant Department Manager, Produce

Pattison Food Group; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid every Friday

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Coquitlam, BC, is hiring an Assistant Department Manager for Produce. You will lead and coach a team, ensure Always Customer First service, and help drive department performance while managing stock and inventory.

The role requires open availability for 40 hours per week, previous retail or customer service experience, and Food Safe Certification. Join a team that values service, people, innovation, and integrity while offering perks and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred.
• Food Safe Certification required or asset.
• Passion for great food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team and coaching team members.
• Foster a positive environment focused on Always Customer First service.
• Engage and retain team through training, performance management, and recognition.
• Communicate important messages to the team.
• Use knowledge of community and market to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Take stock counts of inventory correctly.

Skills

Retail experience

Food Safe Certification

Customer service

Job description

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Produce at our Austin Save-On-Foods location in Coquitlam, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members.
• Fostering a positive environment that is focused on Always Customer First service.
• Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders.
• Communicating important messages with the team.
• Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business.
• Taking count of the correct amount of stock.

You have:

• Previous retail or customer service experience (considered an asset).
• Food Safe Certification.
• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details

$19.25 - $22.60 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.