Produce Assistant Manager - Fresh Ops & Service Leader

Northeast Grocery; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops in New York is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Produce Manager Store #359 to lead produce operations, manage inventory, and supervise produce and floral associates. You will ensure compliance with regulations, maintain freshness, and drive weekly orders to support store goals.

This role requires 18+ eligibility, strong organizational skills, and excellent customer service. Candidates should be prepared to uphold safety, sanitation, and customer-focused standards across the department.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Produce operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization, as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Fulfill weekly orders in accordance with store policy to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Adhere to company policy through proper processing, preparation, packaging, and rotation of product to ensure the freshest produce available for the customers.
• Maintain and enforce a clean as you go work environment to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Complete all necessary paperwork relating to Produce Department (i.e. KLT, SIR380).
• Ensure proper working condition of produce equipment and proper temperature of coolers.
• Oversee operation of Floral Department (unless there is a floral shop manager).
• Selection, training, development and scheduling of produce and floral associates.
• Open/close overhead receiving/delivery truck trailer doors; maneuver manual dock plate into place for deliveries.
• Direct subordinates in implementing plan of action and goal attainment.
• Act as Produce Manager in their absence.
• Minimize shrink through proper handling, rotation and storing of product.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Scale

Wrapping machine

Pallet jack

Ladder

Job description

Tops in New York is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Produce Manager Store #359 to lead produce operations, manage inventory, and supervise produce and floral associates. You will ensure compliance with regulations, maintain freshness, and drive weekly orders to support store goals.

This role requires 18+ eligibility, strong organizational skills, and excellent customer service. Candidates should be prepared to uphold safety, sanitation, and customer-focused standards across the department.