Assistant Produce Manager $17/hr

Loblaw Companies Limited; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retail franchise in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to oversee fresh produce quality, manage inventory, and train staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail and excellent customer service skills. Join a company that values diversity and provides training, flexibility, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive training

Competitive benefits

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and retail environments.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure product quality.
• Skills in training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking produce.
• Ensure all produce meets company standards.
• Train and supervise department staff.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and attractive department.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Quality control

Communication

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

An assistant produce manager ensures produce is fresh, displays are appealing, and all department standards for quality, safety, and sanitation are met. They assist the produce manager with daily operations such as managing inventory, ordering as well as receiving and putting out fresh product. Key duties also include training and coaching staff, providing customer service, and supervising the department when the manager is absent.

Core responsibilities

• Inventory and ordering: Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking products, and create production sheets based on sales.
• Quality control: Ensure all produce meets company quality standards and is displayed to maximize appeal and freshness.
• Staff supervision and training: Train and coach department staff on procedures and tasks, and supervise them in the absence of the produce manager.
• Customer service: Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and resolve complaints to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Department maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment, and create attractive product displays.
• Administrative tasks: Perform administrative duties as required, which may include scheduling or assisting with inventory counts.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.