Produce Assistant Manager — Hands-On Leader in Freshness

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift license training

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Produce Department in Timaru. This hands-on leadership role requires managing a team, maintaining high standards of presentation, quality, availability and food safety while delivering excellent customer service.

You will work closely with the Produce Manager to keep the department running smoothly in a fast-paced store environment, with the physical demands of lifting up to 20kg and occasional forklift training available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a busy retail environment.
• Strong focus on presentation, quality and food safety.
• Customer service oriented with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running of the Produce Department.
• Lead and coach a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Uphold presentation, quality, availability and food safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and negotiate with suppliers when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality standards

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Produce Department in Timaru. This hands-on leadership role requires managing a team, maintaining high standards of presentation, quality, availability and food safety while delivering excellent customer service.

You will work closely with the Produce Manager to keep the department running smoothly in a fast-paced store environment, with the physical demands of lifting up to 20kg and occasional forklift training available.