Assistant Produce Manager

Co-op Community Spaces; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Prairie Co-op is hiring an Assistant Produce Manager for the Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Food Centre on a permanent full-time basis. You will lead the produce team, supervise scheduling and training, ensure excellent customer service, and assist the Fresh Food Manager with budgets and brand initiatives.

A Grade 12 education and a valid Class 5 license are preferred, with positive attitude and teamwork emphasized. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an employer-contributed pension

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in retail and/or customer service with supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Knowledge of commodity sales, gross margin and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a safe, efficient operation.
• Lead the team through scheduling, coaching and development with the Fresh Food Manager.
• Ensure prompt, friendly service to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Assist with budgeted department goals and financial targets for the Fresh Food area.
• Support brand initiatives and coordinate company policies and procedures.

Education

Grade 12

Tools

PME certification

Foodsafe/Foodwise

First aid

Job description

Description

Prairie Co-op is hiring an Assistant Produce Manager on a permanent Full-Time basis at our Food Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairieco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

• The Assistant Produce Manager is responsible for providing an exceptional level of customer service and maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards, including meeting established productivity standards.
• Provides leadership to the team through scheduling and assigning work, coaching and motivating. Will be responsible for recruitment, training and development of employees with the assistance of the Fresh Food Manager.
• Ensures prompt and efficient, and friendly customer service is provided at all times to maintain high customer service levels and ensure customer satisfaction is met.
• Assist the Fresh Food Manager with the administration and achievement of budgeted department goals and financial targets.
• Assist the Fresh Food Manager by providing support in brand initiatives.
• Responsible for coordination and supervision of all applicable company policies and procedures.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

• Have 1 year of experience in retail and/or customer service, with supervisory experience.
• Grade 12 preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s License.
• Ability to acquire PME certification, Foodwise, and First aid.
• Knowledge of commodity sales, gross margin, and inventory management
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.

This position will remain open until filled.