Assistant Produce Dept Manager: Lead, Coach & Improve

Safeway; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager in Canada to support the Produce Department Manager in day-to-day operations. You will coach staff, ensure food safety, and maintain standards while delivering exceptional customer service.

In the absence of the Department Manager, you will supervise, motivate and train staff to enhance customer engagement and department performance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service mindset and ability to exceed customer needs.
• Proven ability to supervise in the absence of a manager.
• Strong coaching and development skills for staff.
• Proactive problem-solver who suggests improvements and acts on them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to exceed customer needs.
• Supervise Produce department personnel in the absence of Produce Manager.
• Promote an employee culture of coaching and development.
• Complete customer produce orders.
• Receive produce orders and perform daily produce preparation.
• Merchandise the Produce Department and maintain sanitation.
• Adhere to company standards and perform administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Coaching & development

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Safeway is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager in Canada to support the Produce Department Manager in day-to-day operations. You will coach staff, ensure food safety, and maintain standards while delivering exceptional customer service.

In the absence of the Department Manager, you will supervise, motivate and train staff to enhance customer engagement and department performance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.