Person in Charge

Haggen Northwest Fresh; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discount

Premium pay on Sundays/holidays

Medical & dental benefits

Job summary

Haggen Northwest Fresh is seeking a Grocery Person in Charge to lead our grocery department and support store operations when the Store Manager is unavailable. You will actively stock, merchandise, and assist guests with product selection while maintaining high service standards.

You will ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements, and you may need to obtain a food handler's permit. This role emphasizes evenings and flexible scheduling in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Grocery department management experience is implied by 'Grocery Person in Charge' and responsibilities.
• Experience in store operations and evenings coverage.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge expected; food handler's permit requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the grocery department and act as store operations lead in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Stock and merchandise grocery products; assist guests with product selection and sales.
• Ensure compliance with food safety/sanitation standards and oversee evening operations.

Job description

Grocery Person in Charge provide excellent service to all guests and crew members while managing all aspects of the grocery department. You are responsible for the store operation in absence of the Store Manager including operations.

You will actively stock and merchandise grocery products while you assist guests with product selection and sales.

You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements, as well as overseeing all departments in the evenings. You will be required to obtain a food handler's permit. More job details are available in our store. We are dedicated to having a diverse and drug-free environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*all wages and benefits are dependent upon position and experience

Ideal candidates will have at least 1-2 years previous Management Experience in a Retail/Grocery environment.

Benefits:

Haggen offers you the following:

• -Every Friday is pay day
• -10% family discount on groceries every time you shop
• -Premium pay for Sundays, holidays and shifts between 6pm-6am
• -Medical and dental benefits starting at just 16 hours/wk.
• -Full time or part time hours available
• -Life balanced/flexible schedules
• -Employment stability
• -Retirement benefit plans available for union or non-union positions
• -Training provided on site—we’ll match your interests to a position
• -Career advancement and growth opportunities
• -Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace

*all wages and benefits are dependent upon position and experience

Requirements:

• We are open 364 days/year evenings weekends, and Holidays are some of our busiest times~ availability to work these times will be necessary
• Reaching over the head, Bending, Twisting, Pushing, Pulling and lifting 50 lbs., standing up to 8 hours
• Providing friendly Customer Care at all times

It all started with $1,100 and a dream for Ben and Dorothy Haggen and Doug Clark when they opened their first store in 1933 in Bellingham, Washington. For over more than 80 years, Haggen has been passionate about serving our customers with freshness and quality—that’s why we continuously strive to cultivate talented, dedicated associates who share our passion for bringing guests the freshest, local products possible with genuine service while building a sustainable local food economy and supporting our communities.

We’re a local neighborhood grocer who strives to sustain partnerships with our local farmers, ranchers, fisheries and businesses that supply our stores to bring the very best to our community markets. We are proud to offer fresh, local produce, sustainable seafood, fresh meat, a scratch made bakery, a vibrant delicatessen and a wide assortment of organic, gluten free, local and specialty items.