Assistant Produce Department Head- Full-Time

Kimberton Whole Foods; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Store Discount 25%

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life

Employee Assistance Program

FSA Healthcare

FSA Dependent Care

401K Match 3%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton, PA is hiring a career-minded, full-time Assistant Produce Department Head to lead a welcoming, well-merchandised department and enhance customer experience.

This role includes daily merchandising, inventory control, accurate signage, and coordinating with the PDH and Store Manager to maintain sales performance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities.
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to be on feet for an extended period of time.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows the current KWF Produce merchandising & SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Assists in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Produce Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Analytical skills

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

Stamina on feet

Time management

Job description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Produce Department Head!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. One weekend shift is required each week.

Availability: Sunday-Thursday workweek. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts is required for this position.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton

Address: 2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hourly Pay: $20/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is center to KWF’ s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

DAILY OPERATIONS

• Follows the current KWF Produce merchandising & SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Assists in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Produce Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Team & Leadership

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the PDH.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills: oral and written
• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to be on feet for an extended period of time
• Have excellent time management skills

Physical Capapbilities

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.