Produce Team Leader

Nature's Fare Markets; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Store discount

Education allowance

Free swag

Team culture and events

Job summary

Nature's Fare Markets seeks a Produce Team Leader to guide daily operations of the produce department in a fast-paced BC-based store. You will promote our organic, locally sourced philosophy and ensure top-notch customer service, merchandising, and inventory control.

You’ll lead by example and foster a positive team environment. Applicants should have at least 2 years in a supervisory role, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for organic food and natural products in a retail setting.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to set service standards in the Produce department.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Merchandising sense and experience in managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Produce Manager to communicate daily priorities.
• Set daily team priorities and manage pace.
• Coach and motivate team to drive sales and promotions in the department.
• Support operational standards and daily produce purchasing.
• Create and complete checklists with the team and ensure training on produce items.

Skills

Organic produce passion

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Merchandising

Leadership

Team motivation

Staff training

Produce purchasing knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

The successful candidate will be scheduled 40 hours per week, and must be available to work AM/PM, weekdays and weekends.

Regular Store Hours

Mon – Sat 8:00am – 7:00pm, Sun 9:00am – 7:00pm

Produce Team Leader

This is a very exciting opportunity. The Produce Team Leader is responsible for helping lead the team through living and promoting our five Core Values as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations within the department.

As part of our produce team, you are passionate about what helped get us started as a company – local and organic produce! This is an area that we are deeply rooted in and only offer 100% organic produce in our stores. As part of this role, you like helping others choose products that work best for their menu and giving some background on what farm their produce came from. This role also ensures ourdisplays are looking full and amazing with our colourful selection of fruits & vegetables.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A passion for organic food and natural medicine and love of the retail and grocery industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to set the standards for customer service in the Produce department
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills
• An eye for merchandising and the ability to assist in managing inventory
• Motivated by fast-paced environment
• Ability and desire to lead by example and create a positive, supportive working environment
• Desire to motivate and train team members
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role
• Previous food service or restaurant experience considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to delegate and direct the work of others while working as a team
• Knowledge of purchasing in the produce field

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Working with the ProduceManager to ensure effective communication throughout the day on department priorities
• Set daily priorities and pace for the team
• Coaches team members and helps drives selling and promotion within the department throughout the day
• Support the Produce Manager by actively working to meet operational standards
• Purchasing on a regular basis for our produce area
• Checklists are your jam! You create and complete them with ease with the assistance of the department team members
• Ensures team training on produce items
• Provides regular coaching and guidance
• Adopts and encourages a positive environment
• Assistswith recording, monitoring, and reporting spillage

PERKS:

• Competitive Wage Range: $22.00 - 23.25 per hour
  • New hires can expect to be hired at the mid point of the range
• Health Spending Account (dental, vision, naturopathic practices + more)
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.