Produce - Assistant Department Manager Produce

Safeway Canada; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee discount (in-store 10% at B2B

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to support the Produce Department Manager in operating the department effectively and safely.

The role involves supervising staff in the manager's absence, coaching team members, and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include handling customer orders, receiving and preparing produce, merchandising, maintaining sanitation, and performing routine admin duties while upholding company standards and food safety

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who builds strong relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify inefficiencies and act on improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to coach and mentor others.

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 standards.
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to start fresh?

The Assistant Produce Department Manager supports and assists the Produce Department Manager in the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. In absence of the Department Manager, the Assistant Manager will supervise, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, adherence to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Assistant Department Manager will foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here's Where You'll Have An Impact

• 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

What You Bring To The Table

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Passionate about food and eager to learn more about it
• Team Player who builds strong genuine relationships with co-workers and customers
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify inefficiencies, suggest improvements and has the confidence to action them
• Maintains a positive can-do attitude in the face of change and multiple priorities
• Committed to delivering their best every day
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Good work ethic and ability to multi task
• Able to coach and mentor others
• Available for a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required, Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.