Assistant Produce Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Fresh Dept

Safeway Canada; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement and savings programs

Employee Share Ownership Plan

10% in-store discount

Virtual healthcare

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Canada is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to support the Produce Department Manager in efficient operations, customer service, and adherence to food safety and SOPs.

In the manager's absence, you will supervise staff, coach, motivate and train teammates to deliver outstanding service and engagement. You will handle customer orders, receive produce shipments, maintain sanitation, merchandise the department, and ensure adherence to company standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about food and eager to learn more about it.
• Team player who builds strong relationships with staff and customers.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Maintains a positive can-do attitude amid change and priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to coach and mentor others.
• Available for varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

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.
• Perform daily produce preparation.
• Merchandise the Produce Department.
• Maintain sanitation standards.
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Coaching & mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Sobeys Inc. in Canada is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to support the Produce Department Manager in efficient operations, customer service, and adherence to food safety and SOPs.

In the manager's absence, you will supervise staff, coach, motivate and train teammates to deliver outstanding service and engagement. You will handle customer orders, receive produce shipments, maintain sanitation, merchandise the department, and ensure adherence to company standards while supporting