Asst Produce Mgr FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Colton, CA seeks an Assistant Produce Manager to support the Produce Manager in directing operations, training staff, and ensuring freshness and quality while upholding food safety and merchandising standards.

You'll lead customer service, supervise team members, assist with scheduling, inventory, and merchandising execution in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of produce experience.
• Ability to supervise and mentor employees.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must pass food safety certification periodically.
• Familiar with inventory and merchandising basics.
• Capable of scheduling and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Smile, greet, and assist customers and team members with courtesy.
• Delegate and supervise personnel regarding tasks, schedules, safety, and service; ensure breaks.
• Train, mentor employees and recognize strong performance; recommend promotions.
• Assist in writing schedules, ordering merchandise, controlling inventory, and reviewing invoices.
• Help implement merchandising plans and keep displays stocked and clean.
• Enforce safety programs and sanitation standards; ensure food safety.
• Audit pricing, codes, and product received; verify signage and price integrity.
• Clean displays, shelving, and work areas; conduct walk-throughs and attend meetings.

Skills

Produce experience

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety cert

Inventory management

Scheduling

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in planning, directing, and managing the operations and performance of the produce department. This role helps lead and train the team, ensures freshness and quality of products, and provides outstanding customer service while following Vallarta’s standards for food safety, merchandising, and workplace safety.

WhatYou’llDo

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, andassistcustomers and team members with courtesy and respect.
• Leadership & Supervision: Delegate andmanagingpersonnelregardingtasks, schedules, safety, and customer service. Ensure rest and meal breaks are taken.
• Team Development: Supervise, train, and mentor employees;observeand recognizestrong performance; and recommend team members for promotion.
• Operations:Assistin writing schedules, ordering merchandise, controlling inventory, and reviewing invoices and transfers.
• Merchandising: Help implement merchandising plans,maintainspace management, and ensure displays are well stocked, clean, and attractive.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program, correct unsafe acts, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Auditing: Audit pricing, codes, and product received; ensure signage and price integrity.
• Sanitation: Clean andmaintaindisplays, shelving, and work areas.
• Other Duties: Conduct walk-throughs with Produce Manager, attend meetings, and completeadditionaltasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk forlong periods(6–8 hours/day).

Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., potatoes, beans).

Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 5 feet.

Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other moving equipment.

Work near equipment and machinery with exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and noise.

Work in refrigerated coolers and around humidity for short periods.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• 5+ years ofproduceexperience.
• Knowledge of produce types, vendors, and equipment.
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong communicationskills andpositive, professional attitude.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail producesettingwith direct customer interaction.
• Exposure toperishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution.

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We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.