Assistant Produce Manager

Socket.dev; Pittsford (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans in Rochester, NY is seeking a Produce Department Lead to guide daily operations in a bustling, member-focused store. You will champion quality, freshness, and product knowledge while mentoring team members and ensuring excellent customer service.

You will engage customers, explain product features, and help locate items to complete meals, all while upholding Wegmans’ standards and values in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience or a college degree.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on merchandising standards emphasizing quality, freshness and uniqueness of products.
• Educate team members and customers about product offerings.
• Proactively assist customers, locate items and offer meal suggestions.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Product knowledge

Computer skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

POS system experience

Job description

Location:

3195 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14618

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$21.75 - $22.50 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

We’re looking for passionate people ready to collaborate, develop and be leaders. As a leader in the Produce Department, you’ll join a dynamic retail environment that’s growing, with new opportunities available every day to enhance your skill set. You’ll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures and standards and operations. You will ensure the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest and widest variety of fruits and vegetables available. If you love fresh products and managing others, then this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products
• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and offer suggestions to complete your meals

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of work experience or a college degree
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters